Business Affairs & Commercial Contracts Manager

Voices•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Voices is the trusted voice partner for brands, tech and voice talent. Voices helps scale real voice solutions, across traditional voiceover, Voice AI, and ethically sourced voice data. For more than two decades, the biggest and most beloved brands have trusted Voices to find their voices and bring their projects to life. We’re on a mission to shape the future of voice, and we’re building a team that’s curious, collaborative, and passionate about making great ideas heard. We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Business Affairs & Commercial Contracts professional to support the negotiation, drafting, and execution of commercial agreements while partnering closely with business stakeholders to drive revenue and manage risk. This role sits at the intersection of legal, finance, and operations, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the deal lifecycle. This individual must be a licensed attorney. Open to independent contractors.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
Active bar membership in either New York or California required
5+ years of experience in business affairs, commercial contracts, legal operations, or a related field
Strong experience negotiating and drafting commercial agreements
Excellent business judgment with the ability to balance risk and commercial objectives
Proven ability to partner with sales and business teams in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience in media, technology, SaaS, or professional services environments
Familiarity with licensing, IP, or talent-related agreements
Experience working alongside external counsel
Strong understanding of Privacy Laws, and AI Laws by State

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary business affairs partner to sales, product, partnerships, and leadership teams
Advise on and create deal structure, commercial terms, clauses and risk considerations
Support negotiations with clients, talent, vendors, and strategic partners
Collaborate with finance on revenue share agreements and partnership structures between Voices and our partners
Ensure deals align with company strategy, policies, and risk tolerance
Support enterprise RFP responses
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including: Client and Talent services agreements, Master services agreements (MSAs) and statements of work (SOWs), Licensing, sponsorship, and partnership agreements, Vendor and procurement contracts
Identify contractual risks and propose practical, business-focused solutions
Maintain contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows
Support contract lifecycle management, including amendments and renewals
Ensure compliance with licensing restrictions
Ensure dataset usage restrictions are clear and enforced
Act as a liaison between legal, finance, sales, and operations
Educate internal teams on contract terms, deal risks, and best practices
Improve contract processes to increase efficiency and scalability