Contract Manager (Part-Time)

Vibes is a central pillar in helping brands engage with their consumers. Whether through two-factor authentication, confirmation messages, fraud alerts, or marketing communications, you have probably noticed that text messaging has become an essential medium for all of us to interact with our favorite companies. Vibes powers those communications by providing our clients and partners with direct SMS and MMS connections to all U.S. cell phone carriers. As the only remaining independent company in the business with mobile messaging aggregation as a core competency, we focus our investment on making our clients successful and providing best-in-class service. Vibes is one of only four Tier-1 aggregators in the U.S. and we empower our clients to eliminate intermediaries and engage with their customers in an impactful, reliable, and timely manner, providing them full control over their mobile consumer experience. Vibes is recognized as a leader in mobile engagement, short code provisioning, and mobile compliance.

We are searching for a part-time Contract Manager to help draft and review business contracts and facilitate successfully closing business arrangements critical to the company’s success. Our ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, has transaction experience, is adept at reading and interpreting complex language, and is process-oriented. Experience working with Software as a Service (SaaS) business contracts required.

This is a part-time, hybrid position based in the greater Chicago metro area, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. In 2023, Vibes was recognized as a Built In Best Hybrid Places to Work.

Responsibilities:

• Review, revise, and negotiate agreements/contracts, including, but not limited to:
• Software-as-a-Service agreements (SaaS)
• Professional service agreements
• Purchase contracts with technology vendors
• Statements of work
• Non-disclosure agreements
• Policy agreements (privacy, data security, etc)
• Maintain and manage version control and records for all signed contracts/agreements
• Manage the contract signature process
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure appropriate implementation of contractual obligations in billing
• Identify and execute to create efficiencies to our current processes

Experience:

• 4+ years’ experience managing the process of entering into commercial SaaS contracts 
• Demonstrated ability to lead a contract negotiation, take point on spotting issues and drafting terms
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships both internally and externally
• Track record of learning quickly
• Adept at determining priorities and understanding objectives of work assigned
• Strong attention to detail and ability to quickly identify errors or issues to resolve
• Knowledge of federal and state contract laws and regulations
• Research skills
• Analytical thinking
• Negotiation skills

Preferred qualifications

• Law degree and/or active Illinois law license preferred
• Must be able to draft contract redlines based on individual client playbooks and risk tolerance
• Knowledge of and experience with terms common to SaaS Agreements

Our Core Values:

• Respect, Honesty, and Integrity for All Stakeholders
• Always be Learning
• Relentless Focus on the Customer
• Never be Satisfied
• Create Value
• Seek Accountability and Ownership

Compensation and Benefits: The compensation range for this role is $30 to $40 per hour. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.