Senior Contracts Administrator, Privacy

PowerSchool Group LLC • Dallas, TX

23h • $93,600 - $117,000

About The Position

About PowerSchool
At PowerSchool, we power education for students around the world. As the global leader in cloud-based K–12 software, we support the full education ecosystem—from the central office to the classroom to the home.
Joining PowerSchool means being part of a mission-driven team that is transforming K–12 education by helping schools operate more effectively and deliver better outcomes for educators, students, and families.
Team Overview
PowerSchool’s Legal team is a trusted business partner that provides practical, business-oriented guidance on commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The team collaborates closely with stakeholders across the company to support both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements in a law firm or in-house legal environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• Proven ability to independently manage a high volume of commercial contracts, including: Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and professional services agreements, SaaS and software license agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Partnership, procurement, and vendor agreements
• At least one of the following privacy certifications: CIPT, CIPP (any jurisdiction), CIPM, or AIGP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and propose practical solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and levels
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience identifying basic privacy and information security issues in commercial agreements

Nice To Haves

• Experience with technology contracting, particularly in SaaS or software environments
• Working knowledge of data privacy laws and privacy-related agreements
• Familiarity with intellectual property and technology licensing concepts
• Experience negotiating service level agreements (SLAs) or agreements involving emerging technologies such as AI
• Experience with contract lifecycle management tools and systems (e.g., Salesforce, CLM platforms, Jira, Fresh Service, Coupa)
• Law or paralegal degree or certification

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for commercial legal requests, triaging priorities and escalating complex issues as needed
• Own the review, drafting, and negotiation of a high volume of commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with business goals while mitigating risk
• Review and edit sales and renewal quotes to ensure contractual and commercial consistency
• Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders in Sales, Procurement, Compliance, and Legal to resolve contractual and business issues efficiently
• Prepare clear, practical contractual responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs)
• Identify risks and recommend commercially practical solutions in collaboration with attorneys and senior team members
• Support contract lifecycle management processes, including maintaining templates, extracting key terms, and managing executed agreements within contract systems
• Contribute to improvements in contracting workflows, templates, and processes to increase efficiency and scalability
• Support privacy and regulatory compliance efforts by identifying and addressing data protection and information security considerations in agreements
• Take on additional responsibilities and projects that support the Legal team’s strategic objectives

Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
• Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

What This Job Offers

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