Contracts Specialist, Senior

aPriori Technologies; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

aPriori Technologies is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to lead the full lifecycle of commercial agreements. You will administer the CLM system, implement AI-powered workflows, and collaborate with Legal and Sales to drive deal velocity while ensuring compliance and data accuracy.

The role supports a global sales organization with occasional after-hours coordination for EMEA/APAC; requires 7+ years of related experience and a strong background in SaaS contracts and data privacy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on commercial contracts experience in a technology company, law firm, or legal operations environment, with demonstrated experience managing SaaS or software licensing agreements
• Deep familiarity with standard commercial contract structures including SaaS agreements, on‑premises software licenses, NDAs/MNDAs, SOWs, and order documents; ability to identify, explain, and resolve common negotiation points without attorney supervision
• Working knowledge of data privacy concepts relevant to commercial agreements, including GDPR, CCPA, and standard DPA structures is required
• Hands‑on experience administering or operating within a CLM platform (e.g., Linksquares, Ironclad, Conga, DocuSign CLM, Icertis, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve contracts workflows, with the ability to articulate specific tools used and measurable outcomes achieved
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate aPriori’s contractual positions clearly and professionally to customers and internal stakeholders
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize effectively under pressure, and exercise sound judgment on when to elevate
• Meticulous attention to detail in contract review, data entry, and obligation tracking

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrator and power user of aPriori’s CLM system (currently Linksquares), ensuring the platform is accurately configured, up to date, and fully adopted across the contracts function
• Identify and implement AI-powered workflows, automation tools, and process improvements to increase throughput, reduce cycle times, and improve contract quality and visibility
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to support contract intake, review, negotiation, execution, and post‑signature compliance
• Partner with aPriori’s Deal Desk to ensure all order documentation — including Order Documents, SOWs, and related attachments — is accurate, complete, and executed on time
• Prepare fully negotiated agreements for execution by authorized signatories; this role does not carry independent authority to bind aPriori contractually
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for the sales team on aPriori’s standard contract terms and processes, driving deal velocity without sacrificing quality
• Maintain and continuously improve aPriori’s contracts repository, ensuring all fully executed agreements and amendments are properly organized, tagged, and searchable
• Enforce data hygiene standards within the CLM system, including metadata completeness, renewal and expiration date tracking, and counterparty information accuracy
• Generate reports and dashboards from the CLM system to provide Legal and Finance leadership with visibility into contract status, obligations, and upcoming renewals
• Review, redline, and negotiate customer‑proposed MNDAs and other standard commercial agreements, applying aPriori’s established playbooks and positions
• Review customer‑proposed redlines to aPriori’s standard contract templates, including SaaS Agreements, on‑premises software agreements, SOWs, and Order Documents
• Triage incoming contractual and legal issues, independently resolving routine matters and escalating non‑standard or high‑risk issues to the VP of Legal with clear context and a recommended path forward
• Develop and maintain a tracking system for non‑standard contractual commitments and exceptions granted to customers, proactively alerting relevant internal stakeholders to obligations that require action or monitoring
• Complete customer vendor onboarding forms, security questionnaires, and procurement questionnaires, coordinating with Security, IT, Finance, and other internal teams to compile accurate responses
• Support aPriori’s responses to RFPs, RFIs, and similar procurement processes, with a focus on the legal, commercial, and contractual components

Skills

Commercial contracts

SaaS licensing

Data privacy (GDPR/CCPA)

CLM platforms

AI in contract workflows

Strong communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Linksquares

Ironclad

Conga

DocuSign CLM

Icertis

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

aPriori is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to join our Legal team. This is a hands-on, operationally focused role responsible for managing the full lifecycle of aPriori’s commercial agreements — from initial intake, review, and redlining through execution, tracking, and repository maintenance. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in commercial contract operations, proficiency with CLM systems and AI-powered workflows, and the sound judgment to work independently while knowing when to escape. This role supports a global sales organization and will require occasional (estimated at a few times per month) flexibility outside standard US business hours to accommodate colleagues and customers in EMEA and APAC time zones as needed to support time-sensitive transactions and negotiations.

Location: Greater Boston, MA

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrator and power user of aPriori’s CLM system (currently Linksquares), ensuring the platform is accurately configured, up to date, and fully adopted across the contracts function
• Identify and implement AI-powered workflows, automation tools, and process improvements to increase throughput, reduce cycle times, and improve contract quality and visibility
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to support contract intake, review, negotiation, execution, and post‑signature compliance
• Partner with aPriori’s Deal Desk to ensure all order documentation — including Order Documents, SOWs, and related attachments — is accurate, complete, and executed on time
• Prepare fully negotiated agreements for execution by authorized signatories; this role does not carry independent authority to bind aPriori contractually
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for the sales team on aPriori’s standard contract terms and processes, driving deal velocity without sacrificing quality
• Maintain and continuously improve aPriori’s contracts repository, ensuring all fully executed agreements and amendments are properly organized, tagged, and searchable
• Enforce data hygiene standards within the CLM system, including metadata completeness, renewal and expiration date tracking, and counterparty information accuracy
• Generate reports and dashboards from the CLM system to provide Legal and Finance leadership with visibility into contract status, obligations, and upcoming renewals
• Review, redline, and negotiate customer‑proposed MNDAs and other standard commercial agreements, applying aPriori’s established playbooks and positions
• Review customer‑proposed redlines to aPriori’s standard contract templates, including SaaS Agreements, on‑premises software agreements, SOWs, and Order Documents
• Triage incoming contractual and legal issues, independently resolving routine matters and escalating non‑standard or high‑risk issues to the VP of Legal with clear context and a recommended path forward
• Develop and maintain a tracking system for non‑standard contractual commitments and exceptions granted to customers, proactively alerting relevant internal stakeholders to obligations that require action or monitoring
• Complete customer vendor onboarding forms, security questionnaires, and procurement questionnaires, coordinating with Security, IT, Finance, and other internal teams to compile accurate responses
• Support aPriori’s responses to RFPs, RFIs, and similar procurement processes, with a focus on the legal, commercial, and contractual components

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands‑on commercial contracts experience in a technology company, law firm, or legal operations environment, with demonstrated experience managing SaaS or software licensing agreements
• Deep familiarity with standard commercial contract structures including SaaS agreements, on‑premises software licenses, NDAs/MNDAs, SOWs, and order documents; ability to identify, explain, and resolve common negotiation points without attorney supervision
• Working knowledge of data privacy concepts relevant to commercial agreements, including GDPR, CCPA, and standard DPA structures is required
• Hands‑on experience administering or operating within a CLM platform (e.g., Linksquares, Ironclad, Conga, DocuSign CLM, Icertis, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve contracts workflows, with the ability to articulate specific tools used and measurable outcomes achieved
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate aPriori’s contractual positions clearly and professionally to customers and internal stakeholders
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize effectively under pressure, and exercise sound judgment on when to elevate
• Meticulous attention to detail in contract review, data entry, and obligation tracking

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. Additionally, Paralegal Certificate from an ABA‑approved program or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.
• Experience at a fast‑paced B2B SaaS company or enterprise software vendor is a plus
• Experience supporting or collaborating directly with a sales deal desk in an enterprise B2B environment is a plus
• Experience completing security questionnaires, vendor questionnaires, and RFPs for enterprise technology prospects is a plus

aPriori Offers

A team environment where your experience is valued, your voice is heard, and the work that you do makes an impact for our customers and employees.

aPriori offers competitive compensation in a dynamic, growing innovative environment. A competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision for employees and their dependents, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, 401k match, career‑growth opportunities, flexible time, and paid time off benefits – including aPriori days, and more!

About aPriori

Founded in 2003, aPriori is disrupting the industry’s status quo with groundbreaking work helping manufacturers digitally transform their businesses. Through our unique, patented, intellectual property, we enable manufacturers to accelerate product design, and bring products to markets faster while providing visibility to the sustainability of their design and manufacturing choices. Our impact is profound - our customers save millions of dollars each year, accelerate time to market, all while creating a better world for future generations. Though we are an established software firm, through our continued growth, we have maintained the dynamic, collaborative nature of a start-up.

With a global presence, including North America, Europe, Asia, and India, we encourage an inclusive work environment and support employees’ growth through education, training, wellness, and other programs. As our greatest asset, employees’ contributions are acknowledged through monthly company‑wide meetings, often with promotions and awards. We promote a positive work culture, employee‑friendly policies, flexible work schedules, pub nights, and an additional day off each quarter known as “aPriori Day”.

Interested in joining our team? We continue to build an organization of highly talented, self‑motivated individuals. Our unique environment empowers employees to bring their best selves each day, asking, “How can I do better?” and then exceeding expectations. We work together towards a common goal. We nurture and celebrate each other’s successes. Employees embrace opportunities to build new skills as well as step into leadership positions where they are supported and mentored by the Senior Leadership team to grow into impactful individual contributor roles or to effectively manage teams. Innovation, adaptability, and a desire to increase your value are essential. If you possess these qualities, we want to hear from you!

aPriori is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this role is $100,000 – $160,000 annually, depending on a candidate's relevant experience, skills, education, and work location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for variable compensation. Final compensation will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the individual's qualifications and alignment with the role's requirements. This range is subject to change to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs.

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