Legal Program Manager, Contracts and Governance

Responsibilities

• Improve the commercial contracting lifecycle for sell-side agreements, ensuring compliance with ASC 606
• Collaborate with Finance to structure contracts that support accurate revenue recognition
• Maintain governance workflows and templates to integrate compliance into contracting processes
• Develop contract governance controls that align with compliance requirements and internal policies
• Track and manage material agreements and risks for SEC reporting and audit purposes
• Design execution standards for contract processes with a focus on SOX compliance
• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting of commercial commitments
• Utilize AI tools to enhance contracting efficiency and manage governance exceptions

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in legal program management or commercial legal support, ideally in tech or SaaS
• Thorough understanding of sell-side commercial contracts, including SaaS and enterprise agreements
• Competence in interpreting and analyzing legal contracts with a focus on compliance
• Familiarity with revenue recognition (ASC 606) and its impact on contract terms
• Proven ability to develop and improve contracting workflows and management systems
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with teams like Sales, Finance, and Accounting
• Excellent project management abilities for handling diverse workstreams effectively
• Ability to communicate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders clearly

Benefits

• Opportunities for hybrid work arrangements
• Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates

Pay

$220,000 – $285,000 annually

Schedule

Not specified