About the role

  • Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of commercial, government, and vendor contracts.
  • Develop and implement contract policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, regulatory changes, and legal developments.
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of customer, vendor, partner, and subcontractor agreements, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and execution.
  • Assist with Implementing and managing a CLM system to improve visibility, compliance, and operational efficiency.
  • Identify and assess contractual and commercial risks across business lines.
  • Create and maintain a company-wide contract risk profile to guide business decision-making.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing contracts team responsible for global contract operations.
  • Partner closely with Legal, Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Executive teams to support business growth while managing commercial and compliance risk.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of SaaS and technology contract structures, including licensing, data protection, and service delivery terms.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance commercial outcomes and risk management.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic thinker with an operational mindset and attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire cross-functional teams.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience managing contracts in SaaS, technology, or enterprise environments.
  • 5+ years in a leadership or director-level role overseeing a contracts or commercial operations team.
  • Demonstrated experience with international contracting, public sector or public safety procurement, and SaaS subscription models.
  • Proven ability to identify and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks.
  • Experience implementing and optimizing contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Job title

Director, Contracts

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$162,000 - $200,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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