Contracts Manager

Who We Are

SOCi is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the country, ranking in the top tier of Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies in America list for the last several years consistently. The builder of an award-winning enterprise SaaS marketing platform, and one of Forbes’ Best Startup Employers, SOCi boasts hundreds of the world’s largest brands as its customers. At SOCi, nothing is more important to us than the clients we service every day. The SOCi platform specifically solves complicated marketing and workflow problems for national and global multi-location brands that want to scale and optimize their presence. View more on our Awards & Accolades here!

SOCi, the CoMarketing Cloud for Multi-Location Enterprises, is currently seeking a highly motivated and disciplined Contracts Manager to join our dynamic legal team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our contract management processes, demanding not only exceptional legal acumen but also a strong work ethic and a commitment to collaborative problem-solving. As a key player in our legal department, you will oversee the administration of our contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, focusing on robust negotiation and independent decision-making while also collaborating effectively with our team.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage and negotiate a variety of contracts, including both inbound and outbound agreements, ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct internal consultations with sales teams, providing expert advice and guidance on contract-related inquiries.
• Lead the legal aspect in preparing and responding to enterprise and regulated industries' RFPs (Request for Proposals) and RFIs (Request for Information).
• Develop and manage comprehensive contract playbooks, standardizing negotiation processes and contract terms.
• Administer our contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, facilitating contract drafting, negotiation, archiving, categorization, research, and documentation.
• Independently initiate and manage workflows through various stages, providing updates to stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams regarding contract inquiries and CLM system guidance.
• Draft and process various types of agreements, including statements of work, consulting services agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Review and analyze contracts for ongoing compliance and exit readiness.
• Coordinate with internal procurement and legal teams as required.
• Ensure rigorous vetting of contractual obligations and risks, leveraging deep legal expertise to safeguard company interests.
• Champion a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the legal team, contributing to training and development initiatives.
• Actively participate in and contribute to legal support channels, including office hours, Slack channels, and team meetings, providing first-line legal advice on contract matters.
• Maintain high standards in a high-pressure, high-volume environment.

What You’ll Need to be Successful

• Strong experience in contract negotiation and management.
• Familiarity with CLM systems and the contracting process.
• Experience in managing ongoing contractual compliance obligations.
• Expertise in drafting/negotiating legal transactional documents (NDAs, SaaS agreements, TOS, SOWs, consulting agreements, inbound vendor contracts).
• Strong legal or business background preferred, with a demonstrated ability to apply legal principles in a business context.
• Proficiency in CLM (IronClad), MS Office Word, Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail), Salesforce, and Slack.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Capability to work independently as a self-starter while also thriving in team collaborations.
• Eagerness to engage with team members across various disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to draft complex agreements such as vendor agreements, sales agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements with precision and clarity.
• Proven track record of high work ethic, with examples of going above and beyond in previous roles.
• Strong evidence of commitment to collaborative work environments, with testimonials or references.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and adapt to evolving business needs and legal landscapes.

Remote Opportunity

• Ability to work 100% remotely

Must Have

• 5-6 years of relevant contracts management and negotiation experience, ideally in a SaaS or high-growth software company.
• B.A. or B.S. degree.
• Experience in supporting legal inquiries through various channels such as office hours, legal support Slack channels, deal operations, sales operations, and procurement.
• Demonstrated capability to manage high-pressure situations and high-volume workloads with composure and efficiency.

What SOCi Provides to You

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (non-contract roles only)
• Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
• Wellness incentives
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible Work Environment
• Flexible paid time off (non-contract roles only)
• Quarterly wellness days
• Paid holidays
• Unique employee engagement programs
• Empowering Career Growth and Success

What’s Important at SOCi

Led by a team of industry experts, SOCi is leading the pack in Localized Marketing for Multi-Location brands. Our passionate team of SOCialites work from home around the globe!

Our collaborative, dynamic culture allows our teams to work cross-functionally and optimize productivity. We are a fast-paced, agile environment where thought leadership and input are encouraged. If you are looking for a place where you can come and make a difference in the way enterprise organizations utilize social technology, then SOCi is for you. Visit MeetSOCi.com for more information.

SOCi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.