Contract & Legal Operations Manager

Hearst Communications • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), this role will serve as a critical liaison between Sales, Finance, Legal, and Account Executives, supporting business agility while managing contractual risk. This role is responsible for preparing, negotiating, and reviewing a wide range of company contracts and business agreements, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to risk assessment, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Additionally, this role will play a key part in developing and refining contract processes to improve efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing customer and commercial contracts
• Strong paralegal skills, including direct experience drafting, redlining, and negotiating NDAs and MSAs
• Familiarity with SaaS contracting models, including usage-based pricing structures
• Experience supporting customer contracts in a healthcare software or technology environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, DocuSign CLM, and Salesforce
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to simplify complexity, resolve discrepancies, assess risk, and deliver sound recommendations
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate effectively across all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across departments
• A collaborative mindset with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Displays humility, curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for the interpretation, review, and management of customer contracts to support business goals and mitigate risk
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Account Executives to evaluate and execute contracts, amendments, NDAs, and other legal documents
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal and contractual matters, including identifying, managing, and communicating risks and opportunities in business transactions
• Serve as a liaison with Hearst Legal, ensuring adherence to broader legal, finance, and risk requirements
• Ensure timely review, approvals, and compliance for all contract-related requests
• Assist with the setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of the DocuSign Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system
• Communicate contractual terms and conditions clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders at all levels
• Develop, implement, and maintain contract-specific policies and procedures that align with company objectives and promote operational efficiency
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation and collaborate with Hearst Legal on necessary updates or actions
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Robust benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance
• Meaningful work
• Supportive leadership
• Flexibility in career opportunities
• Charitable fundraising initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees