Senior Contracts Manager, Remote – Fintech & SaaS Negotiations

Alkami Technology, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

remote-first environment

unlimited paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Alkami Technology is seeking a Sr. Contracts Manager to independently manage high-value agreements across the organization. You will lead negotiations, draft and interpret terms, and partner with Sales, Finance, Legal, and product teams to balance commercial objectives with risk.

This remote-first role supports US operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in contract management, strong negotiation skills, and experience with CLM platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial contracts.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; paralegal certificate or J.D. is a plus but not required.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements within established contracting authority.
• Advanced knowledge of commercial contracting principles, negotiation strategy, and contract lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and process improvement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of complex customer, vendor, procurement, SaaS, and strategic commercial agreements by evaluating contractual, operational, and commercial risks while balancing business objectives.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of complex commercial agreements by drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, amending, and interpreting contractual obligations with minimal supervision.
• Serve as the primary contracts advisor for assigned business units by providing guidance on contract structure, negotiation strategy, and approved commercial positions.
• Negotiate non-standard contractual terms by applying advanced judgment within established playbooks and escalating novel legal risks to Legal when appropriate.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Information Security, Privacy, Product, Compliance, Risk, and Legal teams by facilitating efficient negotiations that support strategic business objectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks by recommending practical business solutions and appropriate escalation strategies for legal review.
• Lead resolution of complex contractual disputes and negotiation challenges by collaborating with internal stakeholders and counterparties to achieve mutually acceptable outcomes.
• Mentor Associate Contracts Managers and Contracts Managers by providing technical guidance, reviewing negotiation strategies, and sharing best practices for contract administration and stakeholder management.
• Coordinate with Legal on high-risk negotiations by preparing contract summaries, documenting key issues, and ensuring timely escalation of legal matters requiring attorney review.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Negotiation strategy

Contract lifecycle management (CLM)

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Paralegal certificate or J.D. (plus but not required)

Tools

CLM platforms

Contract reporting tools

Job description

Alkami Technology is seeking a Sr. Contracts Manager to independently manage high-value agreements across the organization. You will lead negotiations, draft and interpret terms, and partner with Sales, Finance, Legal, and product teams to balance commercial objectives with risk.

This remote-first role supports US operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in contract management, strong negotiation skills, and experience with CLM platforms.