Contract Manager – Technology Transactions and Alliances

Cypress HCM

Menlo Park (CA)

On-site

USD 138,049 - 182,132

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for a Contract Manager to join their legal team in Menlo Park, CA. This mid-senior level role involves drafting and negotiating technology transactions, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and managing partnerships. Candidates should have a JD, state bar membership, and 5-7 years of legal experience, particularly in a SaaS environment. Competitive compensation is offered, ranging from $100.21/hr to $132.21/hr.

Qualifications

5-7 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including top law firm and in-house experience.
Strong background in SaaS-centric issues including data, privacy, security, and intellectual property.
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Structure, negotiate, and close technology transactions.
Manage partnership and reseller programs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risk.

Skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Membership in at least one state bar

Job description

Contract Manager – Technology Transactions and Alliances

This range is provided by Cypress HCM. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $100.21/hr - $132.21/hr.

Join the Contingent Team and be part of shaping the future of data while on assignment with us!! This role presents an exciting opportunity to support us as a Temporary Worker as they continue to scale and accelerate their growth. You'll get the opportunity to apply your expertise as a Temporary Worker. You'll be an essential contributor to our team, working in an environment that values innovation and fosters meaningful contributions from all collaborators.

We are looking for a resourceful and pragmatic problem solver to join our world‑class legal team, reporting to the Senior Director, Associate General Counsel – Technology Transactions and Alliances. You will be drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial and technology agreements and supporting programs, products, and initiatives that further strategic company objectives. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on cutting edge issues in an exciting environment. This role is an in‑person role and is based in Dublin, CA, or Menlo Park, CA.

Responsibilities

Structure, negotiate, and close technology transactions of various complexity, working closely with Business Development, Alliances, Sales, and Strategic Sourcing teams
Manage partnership, reseller, go to market, or cloud infrastructure programs
Actively collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including legal, finance, tax, product, engineering, security, and compliance, to appropriately manage risk and build processes to foster compliance
Provide sound, practical advice and guidance on legal and business‑related issues to internal stakeholders

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school, membership in at least one state bar, and ability to practice in California
At least 5-7 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a top law firm and in‑house experience with SaaS or similar technology companies
Strong background in SaaS‑centric issues (e.g., data, privacy, security, and intellectual property)
Demonstrated business judgment
Effective written and oral communication skills
Effective interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to work with all levels across the company
Experience working under your own initiative and managing multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure in a fast‑paced environment
Experience working effectively and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
Ability to think creatively and be solution‑oriented and to press forward in ambiguous situations
Willingness and capacity to manage numerous deals, meet tight deadlines, and work extended hours when necessary to complete projects
Attitude that no project is too big or too small