Contracts Manager

About the role

Priori is reimagining legal work for today’s market by connecting top legal talent with leading in-house teams through our flexible, vetted network. The Priori Talent Marketplace, which includes both Flexible Talent and Law Firms, helps legal departments find the right legal professionals at the right price for any need. Our network of 8,000+ attorneys supports short-term engagements, leave coverage, overflow work, and specialized projects, as well as traditional law firm support such as local counsel in all 50 states, 70+ countries, and niche areas of expertise. Legal professionals on our platform work on high-impact projects with Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and global organizations, and retain control over when, how, and where they work.

A Consumer Products Company is looking for a Contracts Manager for an ongoing engagement starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, redline, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including:
  • Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
  • Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Sales agreements
  • Distributor agreements
  • Licensing agreements
  • Construction agreements
  • Leases and other real estate-related agreements
  • Amendments, NDAs, and related commercial documentation
• Provide contracting support for business teams across the United States, Canada, and broader Americas region, with potential expansion into additional global markets
• Review and interpret contractual provisions to identify risks, ensure compliance, and provide practical business guidance
• Serve as a subject matter resource on commercial contracting processes, policies, and requirements
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including procurement, finance, operations, sales, and other business teams
• Manage agreements through the full contract lifecycle from intake through execution
• Develop and improve contracting resources, including templates, clause libraries, playbooks, training materials, and contract management processes
• Support contract reporting, data analysis, and contract management system administration
• Identify and escalate legal and business risks as appropriate
• Coordinate and manage legal operations and contracting projects from inception through completion
• Assist with additional legal department initiatives as needed

Requirements

• Paralegal certification and/or CCCM/CCMP designation preferred
• 5+ years of commercial contracts management experience within an in-house legal department, procurement organization, or similar environment
• Experience supporting consumer products, retail, manufacturing, or related industries is preferred
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, such as ContractPodAi or similar tools, is a plus

Schedule

Full-time, hybrid on-site in Austin, TX