Contracts Manager

This is a Fully Remote Job
1. About Our Client:
The organization operates in the telecommunications and technology services sector, addressing challenges related to commercial contracting in these industries. It focuses on managing and streamlining contract processes to support growth and efficiency in delivering SaaS platforms and technology solutions.
2. About the Opportunity:
The Contracts Manager will oversee and manage a significant volume of commercial contracts, ensuring timely review, negotiation, and execution. This role works closely with Sales and other cross-functional teams to enhance contracting efficiency, consistency, and scalability, contributing directly to the organization''s legal and business risk management.
3. Responsibilities:
Review, draft, redline, negotiate, and manage various commercial agreements including SaaS, customer, vendor, NDAs, order forms, amendments, and partnerships.
Coordinate contract requests to ensure timely prioritization, negotiation, approval, and execution.
Negotiate terms with customers, vendors, and partners via written and live negotiations.
Collaborate with Sales, Legal, Finance, Security, Product, and Operations to facilitate contract execution and manage risks.
Use contract lifecycle management systems to track and organize contracts and workflows.
Develop and maintain contract playbooks, fallback language, templates, and negotiation guidance.
Ensure consistency in contract language, negotiation positions, approval processes, and workflows.
Identify and escalate legal, operational, financial, and compliance risks.
Assist with contracting metrics, reporting, training, and internal guidance on standards and processes.
Potentially supervise and mentor contracts team members.
4. Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years negotiating commercial contracts in SaaS, technology, telecommunications, or software.
Strong experience with SaaS agreements and commercial technology contracts.
Proficient with CLM systems; Salesforce experience preferred.
Excellent drafting, redlining, negotiation, and communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Sound business judgment and practical contract negotiation skills.
Experience engaging directly with Sales and participating in customer negotiations.
Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
Experience developing and maintaining contract playbooks and standardized negotiation processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in telecommunications expense management, telecom services, SaaS platforms, or related technology sectors.
Prior management or leadership experience.
Familiarity with privacy, security, and data protection provisions commonly in SaaS agreements.
Bachelor’s degree; relevant certifications such as paralegal, legal training, NCMA, or CLM platform are advantageous.
5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:
The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. Compensation depends on factors including location, skills, experience, complexity, and market rate.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.

Work arrangement
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