Contracts Manager - Salt Lake City or Houston

Zions Bancorporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance -

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave and Adoption

401(k) plan with company match and %

Job summary

Zions Bancorporation is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Supply Chain Enterprise Contracts team. This role manages the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in contract negotiation, drafting, and stakeholder management. Work location is fully in-office at the Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT or Amegy Tower in Houston, TX, with collaboration across legal, risk,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, JD or paralegal certification a plus.
• Minimum 4-6+ years of experience in contract management or a related role, or 4 years with JD.
• Strong contract management skills with SaaS, Tech, Finance contracts.
• Master governing terms with higher complexity of legal terms.
• Proven negotiation, drafting, analysis and risk mitigation skills.
• Proficiency with CLM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of contracts (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, SaaS, PSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, purchase orders).
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and mitigate risk.
• Serve as the primary contact for resolving contract issues and disputes in collaboration with legal and business teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (legal, risk, procurement, finance, compliance, operations) to align contracts with business and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract records, including correspondence, amendments, and status reports, using contract lifecycle management tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract Expertise

Legal & Compliance

Negotiation

Stakeholder Collaboration

CLM Tools

Organization

Certifications (Preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD or paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CLM software

Job description

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Bancorporation is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Supply Chain Enterprise Contracts team. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in contract negotiation, drafting, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of contracts (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, SaaS, PSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, purchase orders).
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and mitigate risk.
• Serve as the primary contact for resolving contract issues and disputes in collaboration with legal and business teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (legal, risk, procurement, finance, compliance, operations) to align contracts with business and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract records, including correspondence, amendments, and status reports, using contract lifecycle management tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

• Contract Expertise: Skilled in drafting, redlining, and negotiating contracts.
• Legal & Compliance: Familiar with contract law, risk mitigation, and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiation: Proven ability to secure favorable terms and resolve disputes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Effective communicator with cross-functional teams.
• CLM Tools: Proficient in contract lifecycle management systems.
• Organization: Detail-oriented with strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Certifications (Preferred): JD, CPCM, CFCM, CPSM, or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, JD or paralegal certification a plus.
• Minimum 4-6+ years of experience in contract management or a related role, or 4 years with JD.
• Strong contract management skills with SaaS, Tech, Finance contracts.
• Master governing terms with higher complexity of legal terms.
• Proven negotiation, drafting, analysis and risk mitigation skills.
• Proficiency with CLM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Location:

This position is fully in office (5 days a week) at the Zions Technology Center in Midvale Ut or at our Amegy Tower in Hoston TX:

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of this corporation to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy is established and administered in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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