Sr. Contracts Manager

Summit Interconnect, Inc.•Orange, CA

About The Position

Summit Interconnect is seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts Manager & Corporate Paralegal to operationalize our legal and commercial functions. As a key partner to the executive team, you will blend the commercial acumen of a Contracts Manager with the procedural expertise of a seasoned Paralegal. In this hybrid role, you will not only manage the lifecycle of customer and vendor agreements but also handle corporate governance, support M&A due diligence, and act as the primary drafter of legal documents. You will serve as the internal legal gatekeeper, ensuring Summit Interconnect mitigates risk while maintaining the agility required to serve the Aerospace, Defense, and Medical sectors.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree PLUS an ABA-Approved Paralegal Certificate (Required).
Experience: 7+ years of combined experience in Contract Management and Corporate Paralegal work (preferably in-house at a manufacturing or technology company).
M&A Experience: Prior experience assisting with mergers, acquisitions, or corporate restructuring is highly preferred.
Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in contract management software (CLM) and legal research tools.
Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence with the ability to "translate" legal jargon for Sales and Engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

The "Issue Spotter": You have a paralegal’s trained eye for ambiguity. You spot the vague definitions in a contract that could lead to a lawsuit 3 years down the road.
Drafting Precision: You pride yourself on clean, concise legal writing that eliminates confusion.
Project Manager Mindset: You can manage a litigation hold or a due diligence checklist as effectively as you manage a contract renewal.