Sr. Contracts Manager
About The Position
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced legal professional who enjoys being more than just a legal advisor. You'll serve as a strategic business partner, working directly with senior leadership to navigate complex legal matters, mitigate risk, support corporate initiatives, and help drive business growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, this highly visible role offers broad exposure across contracts, compliance, corporate governance, litigation management, intellectual property, and regulatory affairs. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a fast-growing technology company, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in good standing.
- 8+ years of legal experience, including experience within a corporate legal department, law firm, or a combination of both.
- Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and commercial legal experience.
- Excellent legal research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
- Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives.
- Proven ability to work independently while building strong cross-functional partnerships.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting private equity-backed organizations.
- Technology, SaaS, or software industry experience.
- Mergers & acquisitions and due diligence experience.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies, including Generative AI.
- Complex commercial negotiation experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal resource for business leaders across the organization.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements and contracts.
- Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance to support strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
- Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend proactive solutions.
- Manage litigation, disputes, and outside counsel relationships.
- Support corporate governance activities, including board materials, resolutions, and corporate records.
- Oversee intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and related protections.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise leadership on potential business impacts.
- Deliver training and guidance to employees on legal, compliance, and risk-related topics.
- Conduct legal research and analysis across a variety of business matters.
- Manage legal budgets and control outside legal spend.
- Mentor and support legal team members as the function continues to grow.
Benefits
- Fully covered Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees
- Cost share for dependents
- 401(K) plan with company match
- Fully covered STD/LTD
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Maternity Leave
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parent
- Paid Paternity Leave
- Flexible PTO policy
- 12 paid holidays throughout the year, including winter recess for all employees between December 25th-January 1st
- On-site gym available for free use in Denver, CO for employees based in the Denver area
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
