Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Location: 94086 (Hybrid) Pay Rate: $33.68–$43.30/hour

Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Manager to oversee a broad range of sales agreements, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), evaluation agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. This role requires strong negotiation skills, sound judgment, and the ability to operate autonomously while managing risk and protecting company interests. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive contracts to closure efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end contract drafting, review, and negotiation for MSAs, SOWs, Order Forms, NDAs, and evaluation agreements
• Provide strategic risk assessment and legal guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring business objectives are met while minimizing exposure
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to finalize agreements quickly while maintaining high standards
• Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows to scale operations
• Serve as a subject matter expert on contract processes, legal standards, and fallback guidelines
• Influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, to drive decision-making and project alignment

Top 3 Responsibilities:

• Own full lifecycle contract negotiation and drafting
• Act as a trusted advisor for risk mitigation and business decision support
• Improve processes, tools, and standards to enhance efficiency and scalability

Required Qualifications:

• Proven ability to operate independently with high discretion in client and vendor communications
• Strong influencing skills with experience engaging cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership
• Deep knowledge of contract approval processes, legal standards, and negotiation best practices
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex, non-standard contract terms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to distill complex legal or business issues into clear, concise insights for leadership
• Experience managing large-scale legal or contract-related projects (templates, policies, systems)
• Strong business acumen with a focus on supporting sales-driven environments
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and collaboration tools like Slack

Why Join: This is an opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping contracting processes, influencing business outcomes, and partnering with teams globally to drive impactful results.