Contracts Manager

Hinge Health • San Francisco, CA

45d

About The Position

Join the team that fuels Hinge Health’s commercial growth by serving as the critical bridge between our business goals and legal protection. As a Contracts Manager, you won’t just review documents; you will be a strategic partner to Sales, Client Success, and Procurement, ensuring our agreements—from complex customer deals to essential vendor partnerships—are executed with speed and precision. You will play a pivotal role in modernizing our legal operations, leveraging AI tools and data to build a scalable, world-class contracting engine.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or a paralegal role (preferably in-house).
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts (vendor, customer, and partnership agreements).
• Proficiency with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems (e.g., Ironclad) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• A "Learn-it-all": You possess a strong understanding of contract law but are always eagerto deepen your knowledge. You stay ahead of industry trends and proactively research new legal concepts to support the team.
• A Process Architect: You don’t just follow the process; you improve it. You have a knack for spotting inefficiencies and the "Hustle" to implement scalable solutions, whether through better templates or technology.
• A Clear Communicator: You can translate complex legal risks into clear, actionable advice for business stakeholders. You build bridges between Legal, Finance, and Sales to ensure everyone is aligned.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare, technology, or highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations (HIPAA) and compliance requirements.
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple high-priority workflows simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Master our contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and playbooks.
• Build trust with the Commercial Legal team by independently drafting and negotiating standard agreements (NDAs, vendor contracts) and ensuring 100% of new requests are accurately tracked and triaged.
• Become the primary owner of the contract lifecycle for your assigned business units, reducing turnaround times by proactively identifying bottlenecks.
• Support attorneys on complex commercial negotiations and lead the refresh of our standard operating procedures (SOPs) to align with new business initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert for our contracting strategy, contributing to high-value negotiations and strategic partnerships.
• Spearhead the adoption of new legal technologies (including AI) to automate routine tasks, allowing the team to focus on high-impact legal work.

Benefits

• Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.
• Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
• Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level