Contracts Manager

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

. Own and execute end-to-end contracts management from intake through contract execution .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRedwood City • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $138,000 - $189,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in end-to-end contract management, including drafting, negotiating, and executing various commercial contracts. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while managing client expectations and mitigating contract-related risks.

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In-House Contract Management ExperienceCommercial Contracts NegotiationContracts Management Tools ProficiencyCross-Functional CollaborationRisk Assessment and Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract ReviewContract NegotiationRisk MitigationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentEffective CommunicationPriority SettingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceCongaDocuSignSlackMicrosoft WordGoogle Suite

Industry Keywords

Commercial ContractsProcurement ContractsProfessional Services ContractsSaaS ContractsEvent ContractsMarketing Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and execute end-to-end contracts management from intake through contract execution
Serve as a key point of contact for business partners and external parties
Draft, revise, review, negotiate, and complete inbound commercial contracts and transaction documents, including procurement, professional services, SaaS, event, and marketing contracts
Advise internal partners on contracts-related questions, tasks, and best practices
Escalate matters as necessary using discretion and priority-setting skills
Identify and implement solutions to recurring requests, negotiation blockers, and inefficient processes
Drive efficiency and scale across the organization
Contribute to team and organizational operations, including special projects and coverage of other team functions
Report to a managing attorney on the Contracts team

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of in-house contract management experience at a rapidly scaling and/or matrixed organization supporting internal clients with a broad range of inbound (non-Sales) commercial contracts
Ability to prioritize and reasonably manage client expectations
Strong judgment and ability to assess, balance and mitigate contract-related risk
Effective collaboration with contract owners and cross-functional teams
Strong verbal and written communication
Proficiency with contracts management tools such as Salesforce, Conga, and DocuSign
Comfort and adaptability with technology tools such as Slack, Microsoft Word, Google Suite products, AI chatbots, and agents

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual performance bonus program
Generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions
Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice
Funding for select family-forming benefits
Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving