Contract Manager

MatX

• $175K — $400K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in contract management or legal operations, preferably in high-tech or high-volume manufacturing
  • Strong grasp of commercial law, contract terms, and IP licensing
  • Experience with CLM software platforms like DocuSign CLM
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication for stakeholder engagement
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines while ensuring compliance

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire contract lifecycle from drafting to execution
  • Establish a centralized Contract Lifecycle Management system
  • Monitor contract milestones and performance obligations
  • Collaborate with Legal to standardize contract templates and risk assessments
  • Ensure supplier compliance with contractual and regulatory standards
  • Resolve disputes in partnership with Sourcing and Legal

Benefits

  • 4 weeks PTO plus 12 company holidays and up to 3 weeks remote work
  • Company-subsidized health insurance for employees and dependents
  • 5% company contribution to 401K, with additional life and disability insurance
  • $1500 annual professional development budget
  • Onsite team meals provided Monday to Friday
  • 100% reimbursement for daily commute expenses
  • Monthly stipend for personal perks
  • Reimbursement for cell and internet expenses
  • Up to $1000 for remote home office setup
  • Comprehensive mental health benefits
  • Generous parental leave and family support programs
Full Job Description


We're looking for a detail-oriented Contract Manager to oversee the lifecycle of vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, statements of work, and supplier contracts. You will safeguard MatX's business interests, streamline contract workflows, and ensure strict compliance across all supply chain activities.

In this role, you will serve as the primary bridge between Supply Chain, Sourcing, Engineering, and Legal, maintaining high-velocity contracting while reducing commercial and legal exposure.

What You'll Do Here:
  • Manage end-to-end contract administration, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing MSAs, DSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and SLAs
  • Establish and maintain a centralized Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system to ensure audit readiness and seamless record-keeping
  • Monitor key contract milestones, renewal windows, pricing escalations, and performance obligations across major supply partners
  • Partner closely with Legal to implement standardized contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and risk assessment frameworks
  • Ensure supplier adherence to contractual terms, IP protection requirements, confidentiality guidelines, and regulatory standards
  • Resolve contractual disputes or non-conformance issues in close collaboration with Sourcing and Legal counsel


Who You Are:
  • 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or commercial contract administration in high-tech or high volume manufacturing sectors
  • Deep understanding of commercial law concepts, contract terms, IP licensing, liability limits, and indemnity clauses
  • Hands-on experience deploying or administering CLM software platforms (e.g., DocuSign CLM)
  • Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational and project management capabilities
  • Clear, assertive written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder management and contract redlining
  • Thrives under tight timelines while balancing operational speed with legal compliance.

Compensation

The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.
  • Mid Career - $175,000 - $400,000 + equity
  • Senior Career - $250,000 - $600,000 + equity


What We Offer
  • Time off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + up to 3 weeks remote work
  • Health: Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents, Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents, and life insurance (employee only), plus HSA and FSA offerings via Lively.
  • Financial Security: Choose from Roth or pre-tax 401K (or both) with a 5% company contribution (even if you don't contribute), 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $300K), long-term disability and travel insurance.
  • Professional Development: $1500 per year Professional Development Budget
  • Team Meals: MatX provides onsite team lunch & dinner Monday - Friday, with your choice of ordering via WeBox, Specialty's or via our reimbursement system
  • Commute on Us: We pay 100% for your daily commute. Commute via our company rideshare account, reimburse public transportation, or get a Fasttrak card (or all three)
  • MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on the perk you value most
  • Cell & Internet Reimbursement: $35/mo for cellular and $40/mo for wifi
  • Remote Home Setup: Use our Amazon business account for up to $1000 in office setup purchases.
  • Mental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP.
  • Support to Parents: Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, 10 weeks pregnancy disability leave, flexible return-to-work hours, and a $6K Family Fund to cover fertility, surrogacy, adoption, menopausal health, preservation, family counseling and more.

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