Contracts Manager, Product & Technology Legal
$210,000–$330,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States or Los Gatos, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage vendor agreements worldwide by independently structuring, drafting, and negotiating contracts including data processing agreements and security requirements aligned with Netflix standards. Collaborate with attorneys and cross-functional partners to establish internal relationships, clearly communicate solutions to business clients, and resolve issues efficiently without delays. Optimize contract and workflow systems, maintain information on the internal legal portal, and contribute to team policies and ad hoc special projects. Based in Los Gatos or Los Angeles, CA, this role reports to a Senior Contracts Manager and requires 8+ years of experience in transactional paralegal or contracts management.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of relevant experience as a transactional paralegal, contracts negotiator, or contracts manager, working in-house at a company or law firm
- Substantial experience in contract review, structuring, and drafting, as well as negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements
- Strong proficiency with vendor agreements, particularly cloud service/SaaS agreements, software and other technology licenses
- Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities efficiently
- Excellent judgment and critical-thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to apply lessons learned across vendor negotiations, template drafting, and internal guidance
- Ability to flex across business groups, contract types, and operational tasks as team priorities shift
- Responsive and comfortable requesting and accepting feedback, with strong communication skills
- Default approach that favors sharing information openly and proactively
- Strong organizational and project management skills, ability to drive progress on multiple projects simultaneously
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- The role is based in Los Gatos, CA or Los Angeles, CA
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with games studios and game development is a plus
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