Senior Contracts Manager

Supabase

. Own vendor contracting end to end .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemoteSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vendor contracting, including negotiation of SaaS, cloud, and software licensing terms, while effectively managing procurement workflows and ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection regulations. Proficient in utilizing AI tools and CLM systems to enhance contracting processes and support cross-jurisdictional collaboration.

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Vendor ContractingSaaS NegotiationData Protection KnowledgeIronclad CLM ExperienceAI Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Vendor Agreement NegotiationSaaS Licensing TermsPrivacy Terms NegotiationDPA NegotiationContracting Process DesignInternational Data TransfersContract DraftingRisk Framework DevelopmentWorkflow ImprovementTraining Resource Creation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationJudgmentAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

IroncladClaudeAI-Assisted Legal Workflows

Industry Keywords

ProcurementVendor ManagementCommercial ContractsCloud TechnologyOpen-Source SoftwareFast-Growing CompaniesDeveloper-Focused Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own vendor contracting end to end
Review, draft, and negotiate vendor agreements, including MSAs, order forms, SOWs, SaaS and cloud subscription terms, DPAs, and NDAs
Serve as the point of contact for vendor contracting matters from intake through signature, renewals, amendments, disputes, and offboarding
Support the broader Commercial Legal team on other matters as capacity allows
Apply and build the vendor playbook and risk framework, escalating exceptions and novel legal risks to the Assistant General Counsel, Commercial
Negotiate data, privacy, security, DPA, security exhibit, and cross-border transfer terms within the Security team’s playbook
Review AI vendor terms covering training on company data, output ownership, and model changes
Build and maintain the vendor playbook in Claude
Design and improve intake, triage, and approval workflows with FinOps
Own the vendor and procurement workflow in Ironclad, including intake, templates, approvals, repository, renewal tracking, notice windows, and spend concentration risks
Create training and self-serve resources for business partners
Raise the visibility of the contracts function as a business enabler

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 to 8+ years of experience negotiating procurement, vendor, or technology transactions contracting, ideally buy-side at a U.S. SaaS or technology company
Deep knowledge of SaaS, cloud, and software licensing terms
Track record of negotiating directly with vendors and their counsel, independently and at pace
Strong working knowledge of privacy, data protection, and security terms in commercial contracts, including DPA negotiation and international data transfers
Experience designing contracting processes that are consistent, transparent, and easy for the business to follow
Clear writing and speaking, with ability to explain legal and commercial risk plainly and determine when to hold, approve, or escalate
Comfort using AI tools, particularly Claude, with judgment about verification and confidential information
Degree in a relevant field such as law, economics, or political science is preferred
Sell-side SaaS or technology agreement negotiation experience is preferred
Hands-on experience with Ironclad or similar CLM tools, or AI-assisted legal workflows, is preferred
Exposure to AI governance is preferred
Experience working across jurisdictions or with distributed, international teams is preferred
Experience at a fast-growing, developer-focused, cloud, security, or open-source company is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

ESOP (equity ownership)
WeWork membership or co-working allowance usable anywhere in the world
Tech allowance for laptop, monitor, headphones, or other work equipment
Supabase covers 100% of employee health insurance and 80% for dependents
Annual company off-sites
Flexible, asynchronous work
Annual education allowance for courses, books, conferences, or other professional development