Legal Contracts Manager

Warmada; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Relocation assistance

Generous health benefits

401(k) company contribution

Unlimited PTO

Transit/parking reimbursement

Competitive compensation & bonus

Incentive plan

Job summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure’s Legal team seeks a Contracts Manager to draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements for engineering, construction, procurement, and facility operations. You will manage contracting workflows, templates, and CLM processes while partnering with internal stakeholders and outside counsel in a fast-paced, ownership-driven environment.

Travel up to 10% and a hybrid in-office role in Denver, CO or Seattle, WA.

Qualifications

• BA degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of contracts management, paralegal or comparable experience within a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively across departments and with outside counsel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-priority tasks.
• Proficiency in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts and other legal documents, particularly contracts for construction and operation of critical infrastructure.
• Experience using CLM tools to manage contract workflows, approvals, and reporting.
• Experience establishing and managing legal processes for internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including agreements for engineering, construction, procurement, facility operations, and utility infrastructure and services
• Develop, document and continuously improve processes for contract intake, prioritization, review, and approval
• Develop and continuously improve standard contract templates
• Build and manage CLM workflows to improve contracting efficiency
• Provide practical advice to business teams on negotiations, vendor relations and contract terms
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to prioritize and streamline contracting workflows
• Coordinate with other members of the Legal team and outside counsel on complex deals

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Negotiation

Drafting contracts

Education

BA degree or equivalent

Tools

CLM tools

Job description

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure’s Legal team is seeking a Contracts Manager to support the business teams responsible for developing and operating Rowan’s data centers and related infrastructure. The position will work alongside attorneys and other professionals to draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including agreements for engineering, construction, procurement, facility operations, consulting, and other project-related services. The position will also support contracting processes, including establishing and managing contracting workflows through contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting skills, excellent commercial judgment, and be able to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. You must be comfortable collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop and carry out creative solutions for resolving complex legal and commercial issues. This is not a back-office role; to succeed, a candidate will need to exemplify ownership and be a trusted and valued partner to the business.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% for company gatherings.

Location: Denver, CO or Seattle, WA (hybrid in-office role)

Compensation: $130-$150K (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including agreements for engineering, construction, procurement, facility operations, and utility infrastructure and services
• Develop, document and continuously improve processes for contract intake, prioritization, review, and approval
• Develop and continuously improve standard contract templates
• Build and manage CLM workflows to improve contracting efficiency
• Provide practical advice to business teams on negotiations, vendor relations and contract terms
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to prioritize and streamline contracting workflows
• Coordinate with other members of the Legal team and outside counsel on complex deals

Education, Skills, and Experience

• BA degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of contracts management, paralegal or comparable experience within a law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively across departments and with outside counsel
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-priority tasks
• Proficiency in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts and other legal documents, particularly contracts for construction and operation of critical infrastructure
• Experience using CLM tools to manage contract workflows, approvals, and reporting
• Experience establishing and managing legal processes for internal stakeholders

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan
• Relocating for this role? We offer relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis to help make your transition smooth

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.