Contracts Manager

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, process, and manage routine commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, amendments, and renewals
• Administer and maintain the company’s contract lifecycle management system (Ironclad), including intake workflows, approval routing, execution tracking, and repository management
• Track contract obligations, renewal dates, expirations, and key milestones to ensure timely follow-up and compliance
• Maintain and improve contract templates, clause libraries, and supporting documentation aligned with company standards
• Cook up and coordinate with outside counsel and internal legal leadership on agreements requiring specialized legal review, including data use and privacy-related agreements
• Identify and escalate non-standard contract terms, legal risks, and policy exceptions appropriately
• Support legal operations initiatives, process improvements, and best practices to enhance efficiency and scalability

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience as a Paralegal, Contracts Administrator, Legal Operations Specialist, or in a similar role
• Experience managing routine commercial agreements and contract workflows
• Experience using contract lifecycle management systems; Ironclad experience strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience supporting healthcare, clinical research, life sciences, or other regulated industries preferred
• Familiarity with privacy, compliance, and data-related agreements highly preferred
• Experience collaborating with outside counsel and legal service providers preferred
• Experience contributing to process improvement or legal operations initiatives preferred

Qualifications

Type: Regular Full-time Employee

Schedule: Mondays through Fridays

Location: Remote (U.S.-based)

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A variety of disability, accident, and life insurance options

Skills

Solution-Oriented

Adaptable

Curious and eager to learn

Thoughtful decision-maker with strong critical thinking skills

Team-first mindset (“We over Me”)

Self-starter with strong initiative

Effective communicator who can build trust across teams

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A variety of disability, accident, and life insurance options

Pay

Pay Range: $95,000 – $115,000/yr, dependent upon relevant experience, education, and qualifications