Contracts Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Contracts Manager will work directly with Trace3’s Legal Department to assist and manage a variety of tasks, projects, and processes, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. This position will function as a contracts manager and paralegal and will work closely with the Corporate Counsel on a daily basis and provide assistance and support as needed. 

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Negotiate, draft, review and revise partner and client agreements, including master services agreements, subcontractor agreements and reseller agreements.
• Maintain commercial contracts and corporate records for Trace3 and related entities.
• Manage approval and signature process for contracts and corporate documents.
• Negotiate, draft, review and revise non-disclosure agreements.
• Manage Trace3’s contract management system.
• Manage insurance requirements from clients and partner, including coordinating with insurance brokers to generate certificates of insurance.
• Oversee state and local filings for Trace3 and related entities.
• Manage entity formation, document generation and capital calls for a related VC funding platform.
• Provide general administrative support to the General Counsel and Corporate Counsel.
• May perform special projects and other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required. Paralegal certificate is a plus.
• 2-3 years of experience as a Contracts Manager with background performing paralegal functions, or 2-3 years of experience as Corporate Paralegal in-house with strong contracts management background.
• Technology industry experience strongly preferred.
• Focused experience on corporate matters (as opposed to litigation experience).
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a wide variety of individuals, education levels, and sophistication is required.
• Strong organization skills with great attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
• Strong ability to operate independently and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel).
• Ability to proactively work cross-functionally with internal teams, including Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and People & Organizational Health.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the standard duties of this job, the ability to communicate effectively in person, over the telephone or by email, depending upon the nature of the task you are performing, is essential to fulfilling the duties of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

If working at a Trace3 office, the employee is frequently surrounded by other employees and their conversations on the telephone and in person.  The noise level and indoor office temperature may vary.