Senior Contracts and Legal Operations Manager
Job Description
Team: Legal
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Contracts and Legal Operations Manager in the United States.
This role offers an experienced legal professional the opportunity to lead both contract management and legal operations in a fast-growing environment. You will draft, negotiate, and manage a high volume of commercial, vendor, and procurement agreements while building scalable, AI-powered workflows and implementing contract lifecycle management systems. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Finance, Security, and Privacy, you will ensure compliance, streamline processes, and drive operational efficiency. This role balances hands-on legal work with strategic legal operations, allowing you to shape the legal infrastructure of a rapidly evolving organization. The position provides both hybrid flexibility and the chance to make a tangible impact on the company’s growth and operations.
Accountabilities:
- Draft, review, negotiate, and execute commercial agreements across multiple business units.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for business teams on contract questions, guiding stakeholders from intake to signature.
- Track contract obligations, renewals, and milestones to ensure timely compliance and execution.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and clause libraries aligned with organizational risk policies.
- Implement and manage AI-powered contract review workflows and contract lifecycle management systems.
- Build integrations and automation across legal and business systems to increase efficiency.
- Support corporate maintenance, including entity management, annual filings, and governance records.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance and alignment on contracting processes.
- Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. or paralegal certificate preferred.
- 6+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or in-house legal support.
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements (SaaS, vendor, procurement, services).
- Proficiency with CLM systems (e.g., Ironclad, Agiloft, DocuSign CLM) and AI-powered legal tools.
- Working knowledge of low-code/no-code automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, Make, Power Automate).
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
- Experience in regulated industries, healthcare, or life sciences is a plus.
- Certified Contract Manager (CCM) or similar professional certification is desirable.
- Base salary range: $165,000–$185,000, depending on experience and location.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company contributions.
- Flexible vacation policy and paid time off.
- Commuter benefits to support transit and parking costs.
- Growth opportunities and collaborative, high-performing team environment.
- Free preventative health scans for employees.
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04/08/2026
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