Contracts Manager

Unlock Health

$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or related field; JD preferred.
  • Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) preferred but not required.
  • 5+ years of experience managing commercial client contracts in a corporate or legal environment.
  • Expertise in negotiating service agreements and navigating complex client terms.
  • Solid understanding of contract law, data privacy, and IP provisions.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full lifecycle of client contracts from initiation through execution, amendments, and renewal.
  • Maintain and optimize contract templates and workflows for legal compliance.
  • Track key contract milestones and maintain accurate records.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements including MSAs and NDAs.
  • Collaborate across departments to align contract terms with business needs.
  • Identify and address potential legal and operational risks in contracts.
  • Serve as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries across internal departments.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental and Vision benefit packages for various lifestyles.
  • Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid 100% by the company.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (unlimited)
  • Hybrid and Remote work schedules available.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering free counseling support.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of client contracts from initiation through execution, amendments, and renewal.
  • Maintain and optimize contract templates, clause libraries, and internal workflows to align with business goals and legal compliance.
  • Track key contract milestones (renewals, terminations, performance obligations) and maintain accurate records.

Review & Negotiation
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and data protection agreements (DPAs).
  • Collaborate with sales, operations, and finance to ensure contract terms reflect business needs and risk tolerance.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation
  • Identify and address potential legal and operational risks in client contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and client-specific requirements.
  • Assist in audits, due diligence, and compliance reporting as needed.

Stakeholder Support
  • Serve as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries and guidance across internal departments.
  • Provide training and resources to business teams on contract standards and best practices.

Corporate Governance
  • Maintain and update corporate records and databases (e.g., entity management system via Corporate Services Company)
  • Prepare and file annual reports, corporate disclosures and state regulatory filings.
  • Support transactional activities like mergers, acquisitions and entity formations and dissolutions, assisting with due diligence and related documentation.

Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field; JD preferred, but paralegal professionals may also be considered, who have a paralegal certificate or associates degree in paralegal studies.
  • Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) is preferred but not required.
  • 5+ years of experience managing commercial client contracts in a corporate or legal environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in negotiating service agreements and navigating complex client terms.
  • Solid understanding of contract law, data privacy, indemnification, limitation of liability, and IP provisions.

Preferred
  • Experience with contract management systems (e.g., ContractWorks, DocuSign CLM, Salesforce integrations).
  • Industry experience in healthcare, technology, marketing, or B2B services.

Key Skills & Competencies
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with operational needs.
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Perks and Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Health, Dental and Vision benefit packages to fit all types of lifestyles
  • Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid 100% by the company
  • FSA / HSA Options
  • 401(K) with a generous company match program
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (aka- unlimited)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Hybrid and Remote work schedules available
  • Employee Assistance Program (unlimited free telephonic counseling for a variety of issues such as mental health, financial support, and legal advice)
  • Employee Referral Program


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