Contract Manager

Triumph Financial Services•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Support the vision, values & goals of the company by orchestrating a streamlined contract process within the Company’s payments and intelligence businesses. Engage in the initial negotiation of terms, efficiently incorporate changes and edits during redline review, ensure internal and external follow-up to expedite the implementation of final agreements. Work closely with senior management and the General Counsel to ensure contracts effectively meet both business and legal requirements. Proactively solve for inefficiencies and provide support for the team. Operate in accordance with the highest standards of judgment, integrity, and ethical leadership to find solutions that best serve our clients, prudently manage risks, and contribute to enterprise success.

Requirements

The successful candidate will possess general business, analytical and critical thinking skills and experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in a related position of increased responsibility will be considered in lieu of degree.
8+ years’ experience in managing the life cycle of major commercial contracts including drafting, negotiation, approval, and execution.
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize information and make clear, concise recommendations on course of action.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work with all levels of company management, internal customers and stakeholders, external customers, and outside counsel.
Problem solving and decision-making skills are essential.
Demonstrate initiative and be able to work independently and as part of the team.
Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Payments, Software-as-a Service or Transportation industries is a plus.
Proficiency in DocuSign is a plus.

Responsibilities

Generate, review, analyze, interpret, modify & negotiate terms and conditions of various contractual arrangements , with a focus on client facing agreements in its payment and intelligence businesses, but including non-disclosure agreements, payment processing, SaaS, software license agreements, partner agreements, etc.
Provide strategic direction in contractual matters.
Ensure the contract is reviewed, approved and signed in accordance with the company’s contract management procedures.
Maintain internal documentation of contract processes.
Serve as a liaison between management and internal and/or external counsel to ensure contracts meet both business and legal requirements.
Drive automation and efficiency for the contract lifecycle.
Manage contract templates within company’s Salesforce/DocuSign contract lifecycle management system .
Perform other duties, as assigned.