Contracts Manager

We are seeking a Contracts Manager to join our team. The Contracts Manager will work across functions and teams at RadarFirst as a trusted partner to proactively facilitate the efficient negotiation, execution and tracking of contracts with a focus on client service, professionalism, confidentiality, superior organizational and prioritization skills, and a high level of attention to detail. The successful candidate will possess significant experience in drafting and negotiating a high volume of SaaS contracts with a particular emphasis on subscription and services agreements.

This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and can be based out of our HQ in Portland, OR, or remote from anywhere in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CLO and outside counsel to draft, review and negotiate a high volume of contracts for Go To Market, Engineering, Marketing, and other internal business partners, including master subscription agreements, service agreements, confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, and other business agreements.
• Leverage Legal AI tools to improve efficiency and transparency of the contracting process.
• Manage and enhance contract database and indexing projects.
• Act as a liaison between internal business partners, legal department, and external vendors as necessary for contract drafting, negotiations, processes, and inquiries.
• Ensure fully executed contracts are properly entered into the contracts management system and Security and Compliance trackers, and update information as required.
• Develop and implement new policies, processes, contract templates and playbooks, and provide education and training to internal clients.
• Work closely with members of Go To Market, Finance, and other departments to help ensure compliance with cross-functional policies and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. Paralegal certification a plus.
• Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Five or more years of role-specific experience, including at least three years in the software industry drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts.
• Prior in-house experience as a member of a legal department.
• Experience operating in a highly regulated environment is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, problem-solve and operate in a fast-paced environment, effectively and professionally managing the needs of different departments within the business.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from multiple departments at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent professionalism and interpersonal skills with sound judgment and commitment to ethical conduct.
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information using excellent discretion and judgment.
• Experience and enthusiasm with using AI Legal tools to improve the efficiency, quality, and transparency of legal department tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and still meet high quality and timeliness standards under pressure.
• Discretion and good business judgment, to recognize and handle situations requiring escalation.
• Business partner orientation and ability to recognize and to respond quickly, clearly, and pragmatically to urgent situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that are demonstrated by being articulate, empathetic, and candid, and serving as a collaborative and decisive team member and a strategic thinker with a broad perspective.
• Ability to respond to rapidly shifting priorities in ambiguous or challenging situations.
• Comfortable and adept at balancing risk and opportunity.
• A team player, who listens effectively and invites response and discussion.
• A collaborator who communicates in an open, clear, complete, timely and consistent manner.
  
  

Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more likely to doubt the strength of their qualifications, so we encourage you to submit an application if you're interested in this role despite any reservations you may have about your background or skill set.

Who We Are

At RadarFirst, our mission is to solve complex data privacy challenges with innovation. We are revolutionizing incident response management using automated, smart, and purpose-built SaaS technology. RadarFirst is a pioneer in the privacy field, recognized for its innovation with multiple patents and high-profile industry awards. Our customers include some of the nation’s largest healthcare, insurance, financial, and government organizations.

Our Values

Respect & Candor

Inclusion & Innovation

Integrity & Empathy

Why Join RadarFirst?

Benefits

At RadarFirst, our team is filled with smart, thoughtful, and forward-thinking contributors who are experts at what they do. Our culture of innovation and trust is paramount to our success. We work hard, but we also encourage and support a healthy work/life balance. We offer a generous package of benefits and perks that make RadarFirst a great place to work, including:

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical and dental, 401k, Life and Disability insurance, unlimited PTO, paid holiday time, 12 weeks paid parental leave, and company stock options. Plus flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and commuter expenses
• Community outreach programs to encourage giving back to our community both as a group and individually
• Commitment to anti-racism work and accountability to our short-term and long-term equity & inclusion action plan
  
  

RadarFirst Is a Community-first Organization, Operating On a Hybrid Model. We Actively Support All Employees Working In The Way They Need. For Those Who Wish To Work From The Office, These Are Some Features Of Our Downtown Portland Office

• On-site amenities such as indoor bike racks, showers, lockers, and gym facilities
• Casual work environment in an ideal central location, close to great food, shopping, and transportation options
  
  

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $110,000 a year.