Contracts Manager

Priori; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 3,549,000 - 4,259,000; Full time

Job summary

Priori is seeking a Contracts Manager for an ongoing engagement starting ASAP. You will draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements including MSAs, SOWs, licensing, and leases, while supporting cross-border contracting across the Americas and overseeing lifecycle from intake to execution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in in-house contracts, a paralegal certification or CCCM/CCMP, and CLM platform experience (ContractPodAi preferred).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial contracts management experience in-house or equivalent.
• Paralegal certification and/or CCCM/CCMP designation preferred.
• Experience with CLM platforms such as ContractPodAi is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements (MSAs, SOWs, licenses, leases, NDAs).
• Support contract processes across the United States, Canada, and broader Americas region.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from intake to execution and reporting.

Skills

Commercial contracts management

Paralegal certification

CCCM/CCMP designation

Contract lifecycle management (CLM)

Consumer products / retail experience

ContractPodAi experience

Tools

ContractPodAi

Job description

At Priori, we’re reimagining legal work for today’s market, connecting top legal talent with leading in-house teams through our flexible, vetted network.

The Priori Talent Marketplace, which includes both Flexible Talent and Law Firms, helps legal departments find the right legal professionals at the right price for any need. Our network of 8,000+ attorneys supports short-term engagements, leave coverage, overflow work, and specialized projects, as well as traditional law firm support such as local counsel in all 50 states, 70+ countries, and niche areas of expertise.

Legal Professionals on our platform work on high-impact projects with Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and global organizations, and retain control over when, how, and where they work.

About the Opportunity

A Consumer Products Company is looking for a Contracts Manager for an ongoing engagement starting as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, redline, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including:
• Master Services Agreements (MSAs); Statements of Work (SOWs); Sales agreements; Distributor agreements; Licensing agreements; Construction agreements; Leases and other real estate-related agreements; Amendments, NDAs, and related commercial documentation
• Provide contracting support for business teams across the United States, Canada, and broader Americas region, with potential expansion into additional global markets
• Review and interpret contractual provisions to identify risks, ensure compliance, and provide practical business guidance
• Serve as a subject matter resource on commercial contracting processes, policies, and requirements
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including procurement, finance, operations, sales, and other business teams
• Manage agreements through the full contract lifecycle from intake through execution
• Develop and improve contracting resources, including templates, clause libraries, playbooks, training materials, and contract management processes
• Support contract reporting, data analysis, and contract management system administration
• Identify and elevate legal and business risks as appropriate
• Coordinate and manage legal operations and contracting projects from inception through completion
• Assist with additional legal department initiatives as needed

Ideal Candidate:

• Paralegal certification and/or CCCM/CCMP designation preferred
• 5+ years of commercial contracts management experience within an in-house legal department, procurement organization, or similar environment
• Experience supporting consumer products, retail, manufacturing, or related industries is preferred
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, such as ContractPodAi or similar tools, is a plus
• Location: Austin, TX, hybrid on-site
• Schedule: Full-time
• Duration: Ongoing engagement with opportunity to convert to FTE

Required:

• Candidates must be able to work up to full-time.
• The work will be performed on-site in Austin, Texas.
• Company's preferred pricing model is weekly with a budget of $1,500 - $1,800/week; flexible based on experience.
• Candidates will be employed (W-2) by a workforce solutions company for the duration of this engagement.
• This role would begin on a contract basis, with potential for conversion to a full-time employee, based on performance, the business needs and cultural fit.

Why Join the Priori Network

Gain access to:

• High-quality engagements with top in-house legal teams
• Flexible work opportunities that align with your schedule and goals
• A streamlined platform experience with no endless proposals or bidding wars
• A dedicated team that advocates for your success, from matching to payment

At Priori, we believe great legal professionals deserve a third path. One that combines sophisticated work, autonomy, and support. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

Priori is an equal opportunity organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all network professionals.