Contracts Manager, Product & Technology Legal

Socket.dev; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Mental health support

401(k) with employer match

Stock option program

Disability programs

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Family-forming benefits

Life and serious injury benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix is seeking a Contracts Manager to support the Product & Tech Legal team in managing vendor deals globally. The role requires drafting and negotiating complex technology contracts, data processing agreements, and security considerations, with a focus on efficiency and professional integrity.

Based in Los Gatos, CA or Los Angeles, CA, the position emphasizes proactive, independent work in a fast-paced environment, working with attorneys and business teams across the company.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in-house or law-firm experience as transactional paralegal, contracts negotiator, or contracts manager.
• Experience reviewing, structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements.
• Strong proficiency with cloud service/SaaS agreements and software licenses.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with sound judgment and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys and contract managers to handle vendor agreements worldwide.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate vendor agreements including data processing agreements and security requirements.
• Maintain strong internal relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Communicate solutions clearly to internal business clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Ethics and integrity

Vendor contracts

Education

Bachelors or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

The Role

As a Contracts Manager, you will work with diverse legal and cross-functional teams and play a critical role supporting Netflix’s Product & Tech Legal team in managing vendor deals across the globe. With a curious mindset, you’ll continuously seek innovative solutions to enhance our processes and drive efficiency. Your ability to work proactively and independently under tight timeframes will be essential as you manage contracts in a dynamic environment. Success in this role requires adaptability and drive to excel in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and contract managers to assist in managing vendor agreements worldwide;
• Independently structure, draft and negotiate vendor agreements, including data processing agreements and security requirements, ensuring alignment with Netflix standards, industry norms and deal context;
• Establish and maintain strong internal relationships with cross-functional partners;
• Clearly and succinctly communicate solutions to internal business clients;
• Efficiently resolve issues without causing delays, adapting to the fast-paced nature of Netflix;
• Contribute to team policies, practices and workflows;
• Optimize and support contract and workflow systems;
• Create and maintain information on our internal legal portal;
• Support the team on ad hoc matters and special projects outside core responsibilities as priorities require;

The role is based in Los Gatos, CA or Los Angeles, CA and reports to a Senior Contracts Manager, Product & Tech Legal Contract Management.

What we need from you:

• 8+ years of relevant experience as a transactional paralegal, contracts negotiator, or contracts manager, working in-house at a company or law firm;
• Substantial experience in contract review, structuring, and drafting, as well as negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements;
• Strong proficiency with vendor agreements, particularly cloud service/SaaS agreements, software and other technology licenses;
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities efficiently;
• Excellent judgment and critical-thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to apply lessons learned across vendor negotiations, template drafting, and internal guidance;
• Ability to flex across business groups, contract types, and operational tasks as team priorities shift;
• Responsive and comfortable requesting and accepting feedback, with strong communication skills;
• Default approach that favors sharing information openly and proactively;
• Strong organizational and project management skills, ability to drive progress on multiple projects simultaneously;
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity; and
• Experience with games studios and game development is a plus.

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $210,000.00 - $330,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.