Senior Contracts Manager

Evolv Technologies Inc. • Waltham, MA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Evolv Technology is on a mission to help make the world safer through advanced, AI-powered security solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and business-savvy Sr. Contracts Manager to help the Legal Team fulfill its mission of growing the business while promoting a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and compliance.
This is a unique opportunity to be a part of an incredibly talented Legal Team supporting a fast-growing, mission-driven public company that sits at the intersection of physical security and cutting-edge technology. This role will be pivotal in managing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting our sales and procurement teams in closing deals efficiently and responsibly. In this role, you will have the chance to work with stakeholders in all parts of the sales and business organizations and given the size of the Legal Team and company, your ideas and contributions will make an immediate impact.
The ideal candidate combines a strong command of the contracting and GTM process, as well as a pragmatic business mindset, curiosity about emerging technology, and a passion for enabling innovation responsibly. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of law, business, and process optimization and is excited about growing along with Evolv.
Success in the Role
In the first 30 days, you will:
Develop a strong understanding of Evolv’s products, go-to-market motion, and customer segments
Build cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders across Sales, Product, Finance, and Sales Operations
Become proficient in Evolv’s contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, and CLM tools
Begin supporting standard contract reviews and negotiations with appropriate guidance and support
Within 3 months, you will:
Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, hardware purchase, lease, and subscription agreements
Develop and support implementation of legal process enhancements
Handle contract data management, including CLM updates, repository management, and non-standard term tracking
Partner with Legal leadership to refine templates, playbooks, and enablement materials
By the end of the first year, you will:
Be a trusted advisor to Sales, Operations and business stakeholders on commercial contracting strategy
Drive measurable improvements in contract reporting metrics, such as turnaround time, consistency, and compliance
Proactively identify trends, risks, and process gaps and propose scalable solutions
Play a key role in enabling Evolv’s growth through thoughtful, business-aligned contracting support

Requirements

• Sr. Contracts Manager: 5+ years of contract management experience at a technology, SaaS, security, or AI-driven company.
• Knowledge of hardware lease, rental, and sales models, as well as the subscription technology industry and subscription agreements.
• Familiarity with CLM tools (e.g., Ironclad, Salesforce, etc.).
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational and risk management abilities.
• Excellent communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales, Finance, and Operations by providing clear, pragmatic contracting guidance that balances risk with business objectives
• Act as a key partner and anchor for the Commercial Legal team, owning day-to-day commercial contracting workflows, supporting cross-functional deal execution, and helping scale legal processes as the business grows
• Drive measurable business impact by reducing friction in the contracting process and supporting timely revenue recognition.
• Identify, assess, and clearly communicate contractual risks, including non-standard terms and deviations from established playbooks
• Ensure appropriate visibility, escalation, and documentation of risk decisions in partnership with Legal leadership
• Monitor contracting trends, KPIs, and recurring issues to inform continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure data integrity and readiness to support audits, reporting, and cross-functional needs
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve contracting workflows, templates, playbooks, and approval processes
• Help design and implement scalable systems and tools that improve efficiency, transparency, and contract turnaround times
• Contribute to the evolution of Evolv’s contracting infrastructure as the business grows
• Support enablement efforts by contributing to training materials, internal guidance, and knowledge-sharing across teams
• Collaborate with other members of the Legal team on broader initiatives, including Product, Privacy, Compliance, IP, Marketing, and international expansion

Benefits

• Equity as part of your total compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind
• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
• Tuition reimbursement available to support your ongoing learning and development
• Subscription to Calm

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed