Contract Manager

GoFMX; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FMX, a Columbus, Ohio-based, remote-first company, is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the contract lifecycle across SaaS, NDAs, and partner agreements. You will coordinate with sales, finance, and legal, maintain CRM records, and drive data privacy compliance. Hybrid work with one in-office day per week; Columbus area preferred.

You’ll review redlines, negotiate terms, and ensure consistency with company standards, while flagging high-risk items for counsel or CFO review.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in contract management or legal operations.
• Experience with SaaS contracts and high-growth tech.
• Proficient in using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
• Ability to review redlines, negotiate terms, and balance risk with velocity.
• Familiarity with DPAs and data security/privacy compliance.
• Strong communication with CFO and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-pass reviews of redlines and addenda to identify deviations from company standards and prepare documents for further negotiation.
• Coordinate and assist with internal and external escalations by flagging high-risk items or complex legal language for third-party counsel or CFO review.
• Own the standard contract forms (SaaS Agreement, Partner Agreements, and NDAs) to ensure consistency across the organization.
• Maintain Salesforce and CRM integrity by updating the system with specific agreement details, executed addendums, and negotiated terms.
• Execute first-pass reviews of DPAs and any security-related legal paperwork or questionnaires to ensure data protection standards are met.
• Oversee general compliance initiatives including privacy regulations, data security standards, and international legal requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

DPA knowledge

Data privacy basics

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contract Manager to oversee our end-to-end legal operations. In this role, you will be the primary gatekeeper for our contract lifecycle, ensuring that all agreements, from standard NDAs to complex SaaS contracts, are handled with precision, speed, and strategic alignment.

The ideal candidate bridges the gap between sales, finance, and legal, serving as the first line of defense in negotiations while maintaining a meticulous record of our obligations within our CRM.

Responsibilities

As the Contract Manager, you will:

• Perform first-pass reviews of redlines and addenda to identify deviations from company standards and prepare documents for further negotiation.
• Coordinate and assist with internal and external escalations by flagging high-risk items or complex legal language for third-party counsel or CFO review.
• Own the standard contract forms (SaaS Agreement, Partner Agreements, and NDAs) to ensure consistency across the organization.
• Maintain Salesforce and CRM integrity by updating the system with specific agreement details, executed addendums, and negotiated terms.
• Execute first-pass reviews of DPAs and any security-related legal paperwork or questionnaires to ensure data protection standards are met.
• Oversee general compliance initiatives including privacy regulations, data security standards, and international legal requirements.

What are we looking for in this role?

• 3-5+ years of experience in contract management, paralegal work, or legal operations, preferably within a SaaS or high-growth tech environment.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms to manage contract data and reporting.
• Proven ability to review legal redlines and negotiate terms while balancing risk with business velocity and customer relationships.
• High level of accuracy in data entry and an "eagle eye" for spotting discrepancies in legal documents.
• Familiarity with DPAs and the intersection of legal language and data security/privacy compliance.
• Ability to clearly explain legal risks and trade-offs to stakeholders, including the CFO and Sales leadership.
• Hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of one in-office day per week, with additional onsite days as business needs require. Candidates should ideally be based in the Columbus, OH area or within a reasonable commuting distance.
• A match with our core values: Teamwork, Excellence and Integrity

The hiring process for this role

• Phone screen with PeopleOps: A 30-minute conversation to review your background and experiences, discuss the culture at FMX, and ensure that you understand the general expectations for the role. Also, a great time for you to ask questions about compensation, benefits, etc.
• Hiring manager conversation: A 60-minute conversation with the Chief Finance Officer. Be prepared to discuss your background as well as what you’re looking for in your next role and what direction you see your career path taking. Also, this is a great time for you to ask questions about the expectations for this role, team culture, etc.
• Final Interview: A 60-minute panel interview with the hiring team. This will take place in our office
• Offer & Onboarding: Candidates who receive an offer will be required to complete a background check prior to onboarding. New hires are also expected to work onsite at our Columbus, OH office during their first week to complete onboarding and connect with the team in person.

FMX Benefits and Life at FMX

• You’ll make a big impact: You’ll have significant influence over the direction of our product and the future of our company.
• Competitive benefits: 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, long and short term disability, and life insurance.
• Work from home: At FMX, we are remote first, but you’re welcome to use our office as you need. We host one all-company event a year to ensure that you can put a face to a name and establish high-trust relationships with your teammates and coworkers. When you’re in the office, you can take advantage of our free snacks, beverages, and office kegerator.
• Home office stipend: We’ll give you everything necessary to do your job (company sponsored laptop, headset, etc.). We will also provide up to $500 to help with equipment, furniture and accessories. You will also get $60/month toward your home internet connection.
• Generous PTO and UTO (unplanned time off) policies: If you’re sick, why should that cut into your vacation time?
• Flexible Schedule: We offer a flexible schedule to help you manage personal appointments, such as doctor or dentist visits, as long as you're meeting performance expectations and project timelines.
• You’ll enjoy a collaborative culture and a close-knit team: We're a team of hard-working, high-fiving, friendly folks. We take collaboration, transparency, continuous improvement, and work/life balance seriously.

Compensation

• This position offers a base salary and is eligible for our company performance bonus. Total on-target earnings (OTE) are expected to range from $90,000 to $100,000 annually.

• 401(k) and medical / dental / vision / short and long term disability / life insurance.

Company

FMX was founded in Columbus, Ohio, and is a remote-first organization headquartered "in the cloud". We develop cloud-based, software-as-a-service facility maintenance and management product, enabling our customers to streamline processes, increase asset productivity, and turn actionable insights into meaningful results. Serving education, property management, manufacturing, and other markets, FMX is one of the fastest-growing companies in its space! Check us out at: https://www.gofmx.com/

FMX is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.