Contracts Manager - Salt Lake City or Houston

Zions Bank; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid training & PTO

Job summary

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

This on-site position offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for advancement within a leading financial services organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6+ years in contract management or 4 years with a JD.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analysis and risk-mitigation skills.
• Experience with SaaS, tech or finance contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of contracts (NDAs, MSAs, SaaS, PSAs, SOWs).
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and mitigate risk.
• Serve as primary contact for resolving contract issues with legal and business teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align contracts with business and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract records using contract lifecycle management tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal & compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

CLM tools

Organization

Certifications (Pref)

Education

JD or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CLM systems

Job description

Contracts Manager - Salt Lake City or Houston

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

• 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:

• 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

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending 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, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at [e-mail] or 801/844-7618. Please email your resume/cover letter, indicate what position you are interested in and include "Accommodation needed" in the subject line to ensure your information is routed to the appropriate contact.

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