Contract Manager

At Partnerize, we're on a mission to transform the way businesses grow. We've built the leading partnership automation platform that empowers brands to discover, engage, and convert their audiences at scale. From affiliate marketing to influencer collaborations, we help our clients build and manage profitable partne...

We're looking for passionate, talented people who want to be part of a winning team. At Partnerize, you'll find a culture of collaboration, innovation, and respect. We're guided by our core values, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can do their best work. We also offer a competitive salar...

We are seeking a pragmatic, solutions-focused Contract Manager with experience in commercial agreements, contract management, and legal fundamentals to join the global Legal team of a fast-growing software company. In the first 90 days, the Contract Manager will be expected to earn the trust of key stakeholders; tak...

Support Partnerize’s fast-paced global Sales, Key Accounts and Customer Success teams to help the company grow. This role will primarily support the EMEA and JAPAC regions while working closely with the U.S.-based Contract Manager to support the U.S. business.
Partner with the current Contract Manager to manage and take ownership of the end-to-end contract management process for all customer contracts.
Draft, review, redline, negotiate, and advise business leaders on commercial contracts, specifically Partnerize’s software and services agreements with customers, vendors, technology partners, consultants, and other service providers.
Maintain, organise, and manage a queue of contracts, practicing effective prioritisation and efficiency.
Ensure contracts align with company goals and standards.
Manage the contract approval process.
Oversee the contract management system, including maintaining a structured digital contract repository and setting up alerts and triggers.
Clearly explain terms and conditions to internal and external stakeholders and support training on standard contract documents, processes, and systems.
Report on contract analyses and metrics.
Identify and communicate areas of improvement.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or a combination of experience and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities in contract management. We are open to hiring an experienced paralegal or a commercial solicitor for this role.
Substantial experience reviewing, analysing, redlining, editing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and agreements (e.g., MSAs, NDAs, SaaS agreements, IT agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, marketing agreements, etc.).
Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Salesforce or other web-based CRM and contract management software.
Demonstrated relationship-building and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people across all areas of the organisation.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines with high-quality output, and work independently while contributing to a cohesive Legal team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills with senior management and sales teams.
Demonstrated persuasive and influencing capabilities.
Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively both remotely and in person.
Experience in software licensing transactions.
Experience with marketing or advertising technology, software development, or other technical environments.
Experience independently leading projects and/or cross-functional initiatives.
Experience negotiating terms from a playbook.
Experience responding to RFIs and RFPs.
Familiarity with data privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.