Sigma Computing

Commercial Paralegal - Contracts Manager

Sigma Computing$180K — $205K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
  • 5+ years of experience in contract management and legal operations, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with managing legal operations for in-house legal teams.
  • Proficiency in contract management software (Summize preferred but not required) and MS Office Suite.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full contract lifecycle for commercial agreements ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Maintain and organize the company's contract database per management policies.
  • Track contract deadlines and renewals in the contract management system.
  • Provide guidance to teams on contract terms and policies.
  • Maintain contract templates and identify opportunities for standardization.
  • Support initiatives for legal operations and manage a variety of projects for the legal team.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide seamless legal support across departments.

Benefits

  • Equity options for employees.
  • Generous health benefits to support wellbeing.
  • Flexible time-off policy for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Paid bonding time for new parents to foster family integration.
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans for retirement savings.
  • Commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts.
  • Lunch program to promote a positive workplace culture.
  • Dog-friendly office to create a more relaxed environment.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities: The contracts & legal operations manager will manage and oversee the full contract lifecycle for commercial agreements while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. This role will also maintain our contract database and implement process improvements for contract management workflows.
  • Contract Management:
    • Maintain and organize the company's contract database and ensure compliance with contract management policies;
    • Track contract deadlines, renewals, and obligations in contract management system; and
    • Provide guidance to business teams on contract terms and company policies.
  • Legal Support and Legal Operations:
    • Maintain contract templates and playbooks while identifying opportunities for standardization;
    • Support General Counsel with a variety of initiatives including tooling selection and RFP, outside counsel selection, patent program management;
    • Maintain legal & compliance team intranet presence;
    • Create and maintain operational guides and other content;
    • Support legal department with contract-related projects and process improvements;
    • Assist with budget tracking and management; and
    • Implement processes that allow Sigma to track KPI's and other important metrics for the legal team.
  • Team Collaboration:
    • Work closely with internal stakeholders, including finance and operations, to ensure seamless legal support for various departments; and
    • Liaise with external counsel as required.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
  • 5+ years of experience in contract management and legal operations, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment;
  • Experience with managing legal operations for in-house legal teams;
  • Proficiency in contract management software (Summize preferred but not required) and MS Office Suite;
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail;
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work independently.

Additional Job details

The base salary range for this position is $180k - $205k annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Sigma Computing. This role is eligible for stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits For Our Full-Time Employees:
  • Equity
  • Generous health benefits
  • Flexible time off policy. Take the time off you need!
  • Paid bonding time for all new parents
  • Traditional and Roth 401k
  • Commuter and FSA benefits
  • Lunch Program
  • Dog friendly office

Note: We have an in-office work environment in all our offices in SF, NYC, and London.

Sigma's use of AI

This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.

About Sigma Computing

Sigma Computing is a cloud-based analytics and business intelligence platform that allows users to analyze data from various sources without the need for coding or SQL. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to non-technical users, while still providing powerful analytics capabilities. Sigma Computing's customers include Blue Apron, Snowflake, and Upwork. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Learn more about Sigma Computing
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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