Commercial Paralegal - Contracts Manager

About the role

Sigma is a fast-growing startup headquartered in San Francisco dedicated to revolutionizing data analytics. Our dynamic team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support our legal operations and contribute to our company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize the company’s contract database and ensure compliance with contract management policies;
• Track contract deadlines, renewals, and obligations in contract management system;
• Provide guidance to business teams on contract terms and company policies;
• Maintain contract templates and playbooks while identifying opportunities for standardization;
• Support General Counsel with a variety of initiatives including tooling selection and RFP, outside counsel selection, patent program management;
• Maintain legal & compliance team intranet presence;
• Create and maintain operational guides and other content;
• Support legal department with contract-related projects and process improvements;
• Aid in budget tracking and management;
• Implement processes that allow Sigma to track KPI’s and other important metrics for the legal team;
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including finance and operations, to ensure seamless legal support for various departments;
• Liaise with external counsel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education;
• 5+ years of experience in contract management and legal operations, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment;
• Experience with managing legal operations for in-house legal teams;
• Proficiency in contract management software (Summize preferred but not required) and MS Office Suite;
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail;
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work independently.

Additional Job Details

The base salary range for this position is $180k - $205k annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Sigma Computing. This role is eligible for stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.