Senior Contracts Lead – CLM & AI Workflows (Hybrid)

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

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.