Contracts Manager

phData works exclusively in the realm of data and machine learning. By partnering with the biggest cloud data platforms (Snowflake, AWS, Fivetran, dbt, Sigma), we’re able to help the world’s largest companies solve their toughest challenges.

Even though we're growing extremely fast, we maintain a casual, exciting work environment. We hire top performers and allow you the autonomy to deliver results. Our award-winning workplace fosters learning, creativity, teamwork, and diversity.

• 2022 Snowflake Partner of the Year
• 2022 Best Places to Work
• Best Places to Work (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
• Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing US Companies (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
• Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Fast 50 (2021, 2022)
• Snowflake Elite, Snowpark Accelerated & Snowflake Partner of the Year (2020 & 2021)

phData is hiring for an experienced Contracts Manager to play a leading role in phData’s growing company. The Contracts Manager will report to the Corporate Counsel and be an essential part of the team responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and administering customer contracts. 

The Contracts Manager is responsible for the timely and efficient completion of various types of contracts, including Nondisclosure Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, and other contracts and agreements for which phData’s Contracts Team is responsible. The Contracts Manager will draft, review, negotiate, and administer the contracts, as well as maintain, organize, and work through a queue of contracts while practicing prioritization and efficiency. 

The Contracts Manager works most closely with the Sales team, as well as Operations, Finance, Marketing, and other departments, as needed. The Contracts Manager will provide support and advice to the Sales team on deal process and contract negotiation and management. 

The Contracts Manager will learn phData’s internal structures and processes, service and product offerings, technology, security and data protection systems, and policies and procedures to give the Contracts Manager a foundation for providing support across phData’s lines of business. 

The Contracts Manager must have a shared interest in phData’s Core Values and the ability to work in accordance with those Core Values. 

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS, plus three (3) years of related legal administrative experience or a combination of related education and experience equal to 5+ years of relevant legal/contracts experience negotiating complex technology transactions with or for Fortune 500 companies.
• Experience with contracts such as Master Services Agreements or SaaS Agreements, and/or paralegal experience. 
• Knowledge of business processes relating to commercial contract practices.
• In-depth understanding of contract law and requirements. 
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate contract approval and negotiate contracts with customers and vendors while maintaining contractual compliance with legal terms and conditions, including demonstrated ability to successfully work with sales teams and customer negotiations. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others. 
• Demonstrated ability to handle interruptions, prioritize workload, follow up, and meet deadlines. 
• Demonstrated ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise. 
• Innovative thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent judgment and ability to work independently, but escalate issues and seek sign-off or guidance appropriately. 
• Self-directed with the ability to drive results and set priorities proactively and positively. 
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support global customers. 
• Proficiency in all Google Drive products and Microsoft Office (primarily Word and Excel).
• Experience with Salesforce CRM, a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 or more years of related legal administrative experience or experience with legal agreements. 
• Experience working in a technology company (either professional services, consulting, or SaaS-based organization).
• JD, Paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience. 
• Understanding of data security and privacy requirements. 
• Experience with Salesforce CRM, a plus.

Why phData? We offer:

• Enjoy our Remote-First Workplace and award-winning culture which prizes autonomy, creativity, and diversity
• Competitive compensation, generous vacation (4 weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays) and excellent benefits including health/dental/vision and matching 401k 
• Other cool perks include paid certifications, personal development allowance and additional compensation for creating company approved content (dashboards, blogs, videos, whitepapers, etc.)