Contracts Manager

Twitch; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Twitch is seeking a Contracts Manager to join its legal team. This role involves drafting and negotiating various agreements including software, advertising, and production. You will need strong communication skills and the ability to work across different teams.

The position offers a competitive salary range for Los Angeles of $76,000 to $133,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience in commercial transactions, preferably in the digital space.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to cross-functional teams.
• Experience drafting and closing commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate agreements for software, SAAS, advertising, production, and other transactions.
• Counsel teams on legal and business issues, including rights and clearances.
• Coordinate with diverse partners across various departments.

Skills

Commercial transactions negotiation

Legal counseling

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.

We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we’re solving on our blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.

About the Role

The Twitch legal team is looking for an experienced person for the role of Contracts Manager. You will provide support for commercial and IP agreements, content partnerships, Twitch esports productions, and various marketing activations. This role is an excellent opportunity to join Twitch’s close‑knit legal team, build relationships with counterparts at Amazon legal, and have fun tackling the complex issues of our user community.

You can work from San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA or Seattle, WA.

You Will

• Draft and negotiate agreements for software, SAAS, advertising, production, talent, content, marketing and other commercial transactions.
• Counsel our teams on many legal and business issues, including rights and clearances.
• Coordinate with diverse partners, including esports, procurement, business development, partnerships, marketing, sales, and finance.
• Collaborate with legal team members to improve processes and ensure business demands are satisfied.

You Have

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• 3 to 6 years of experience navigating commercial transactions, preferably in the digital space.
• Experience drafting and closing commercial agreements and improving contracting processes.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing successfully to cross‑functional teams.
• Sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Bonus Points

• Prior experience on a legal team at a media, internet, or technology company.
• Knowledge of Twitch, including esports/ gaming, UGC services, and digital media business trends.
• Medical, dental, vision & disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Maternity & parental leave.
• Flexible PTO.
• Amazon employee discount.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage.
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance.
• Optional supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Flexible PTO.

Salary ranges:

US, WA, Seattle - $82,700 – $133,000 USD (Annually)

US, CA, San Francisco - $83,600 – $146,300 USD (Annually)

US, CA, Los Angeles - $76,000 – $133,000 USD (Annually)

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.