Contract Manager

Established tech company is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to join our team in San Jose, California. This Contract Manager position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual to handle a high volume of contracts with fast turnaround times. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in commercial contracts, demonstrating both pragmatism and responsiveness in their approach. This is a hybrid role, with on-site work required twice a week. If you're looking to join a flexible team that will keep you busy, this is the position for you! The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of contract management experience, including expertise in contact negotiation.

Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, and negotiate various types of contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs.

• Manage a high volume of contracts while ensuring accuracy and compliance within tight deadlines.

• Utilize AI tools to streamline contract negotiation processes and improve efficiency.

• Collaborate with the legal team to maintain and update the contract playbook.

• Provide support for legal operations tasks to enhance departmental workflows.

• Ensure all contractual documents align with organizational policies and legal standards.

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to address contract-related inquiries.

• Implement best practices for contract management and administration.

• Monitor and track contract lifecycles to ensure timely renewals and updates.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management or a related legal role.

• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.

• Strong knowledge of NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.

• Pragmatic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

• Availability to work on-site twice a week in San Jose, California.