Draft, review, redline and negotiate a wide range of contracts including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, collaboration agreements, licensing agreements, and professional services contracts.
Manage the full contract lifecycle from intake through execution, renewal and termination.
Develop, maintain, and update contract templates and clause libraries.
Track key contractual obligations, milestones and renewal deadlines.
Ensure proper version control and document management.
Partner with internal stakeholders (Business Development, Sales, Procurement, Finance, HR, Operations) to align contracts with business objectives.
Identify contractual and operational risks; propose mitigation strategies.
Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.
Assist in developing and maintaining compliance programs.
Support audits and due diligence processes (internal and external).
Improve contract workflow processes and implement best practices.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal or Contracts Management certification preferred.
Previous in-house or law firm experience preferred
5+ years of experience in contract management and/or paralegal roles required.
Previous Data Privacy/Cyber Security contract negotiations preferred
Strong understanding of contract law principles, corporate governance and in-house legal support.
Experience negotiating and managing commercial agreements with minimal oversight.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.