Strategic Contracts Lead – SaaS & Risk Mitigation

Zions Bancorporation; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance -

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave and Adoption

401(k) plan with company match and %

Résumé du poste

Zions Bancorporation is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Supply Chain Enterprise Contracts team. This role manages the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in contract negotiation, drafting, and stakeholder management. Work location is fully in-office at the Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT or Amegy Tower in Houston, TX, with collaboration across legal, risk,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, JD or paralegal certification a plus.
• Minimum 4-6+ years of experience in contract management or a related role, or 4 years with JD.
• Strong contract management skills with SaaS, Tech, Finance contracts.
• Master governing terms with higher complexity of legal terms.
• Proven negotiation, drafting, analysis and risk mitigation skills.
• Proficiency with CLM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of contracts (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, SaaS, PSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, purchase orders).
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and mitigate risk.
• Serve as the primary contact for resolving contract issues and disputes in collaboration with legal and business teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (legal, risk, procurement, finance, compliance, operations) to align contracts with business and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract records, including correspondence, amendments, and status reports, using contract lifecycle management tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Contract Expertise

Legal & Compliance

Negotiation

Stakeholder Collaboration

CLM Tools

Organization

Certifications (Preferred)

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

JD or paralegal certification

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

CLM software

Description du poste

Zions Bancorporation is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Supply Chain Enterprise Contracts team. This role manages the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in contract negotiation, drafting, and stakeholder management. Work location is fully in-office at the Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT or Amegy Tower in Houston, TX, with collaboration across legal, risk,