Senior Contracts Manager

at  QAD Inc

Company Description
QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.
We are a virtual first company and your primary work experience will be virtual / working from your home. Occasional travel to a physical office may be required to enhance working relationships, collaboration, design, strategy and alignment.
Job Description
QAD has an exciting opportunity for our Senior Contracts Manager role. As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will oversee the entire contract lifecycle at QAD, a leading enterprise software and services provider. This involves drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts with customers, vendors, and partners.
To excel in this role, you’ll need a strong understanding of contract law, 8-10 years of experience in contract management or similar field, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring a positive customer experience by collaborating effectively and providing timely solutions.
This position is a full-time, W2, remote role located in the US and does not offer Visa Sponsorship.

What You’ll Do:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including SaaS agreements, services agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Develop and implement processes to improve the efficiency of contract management through the contract lifecycle – from initiation to execution and renewal.
• Administer IT systems to maintain accurate records of contracts and related documents.
• Provide guidance and support – and become a trusted advisor – to a range of internal stakeholders including management.
• Serve as program manager for defined Legal programs. Collaborate on other Legal and Infosec projects, including acquisitions.
• Help build the Legal department to support the company’s growth.

Qualifications
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8 - 10 years’ experience in contract management or similar field.

• The ability to demonstrate strong business acumen.
• Experience with enterprise SaaS and services contracts is a plus.
• Strong understanding of contract law and principles.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Ability to demonstrate high emotional intelligence.
• Strong attention to detail.
• MS Office, Google Suite, other commonly used business applications.
• BS or BA degree in related field or functional equivalent.

Additional Information
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Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.

• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including SaaS agreements, services agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Develop and implement processes to improve the efficiency of contract management through the contract lifecycle – from initiation to execution and renewal.
• Administer IT systems to maintain accurate records of contracts and related documents.
• Provide guidance and support – and become a trusted advisor – to a range of internal stakeholders including management.
• Serve as program manager for defined Legal programs. Collaborate on other Legal and Infosec projects, including acquisitions.
• Help build the Legal department to support the company’s growth