Contracts Manager

About Bespoke Partners | Who are we?
Bespoke Partners is the largest firm focused exclusively on executive recruiting and leadership advisory services for software and SaaS companies in the United States.

Bespoke-placed executives have orchestrated exits and more than 425 acquisitions by their companies, totaling more than $130 billion in value.

The firm is the leadership talent partner of choice for public, private, private equity and venture backed software and SaaS companies.

Bespoke has recruited more than 1,000 top-performing leaders into private equity portfolio companies, including CEOs, CFOs, CROs, CMOs, CPOs, CTOs, CIOs, CHROs, Board Members, Operating Partners, Vice Presidents and many more.

The firm’s unique, data-driven services complete searches in typically half the industry average time with a 95% placement success rate. The firm’s unique methodology cuts the risk of C-suite mis-hiring and identifies leaders who will accelerate growth.

Who Are you?

Drive. Instinct. Grit. Smarts.
Just like our search process, you are collaborative, thorough, accelerated and therefore effective. You are determined, solution-oriented and energized by exceeding your own potential. No matter your title, you lead and mentor with passion and purpose being memorable in every client and employee interaction you experience. Motivated by transparency, you thrive in a feed forward, team-first environment and continue to be laser focused on data driven and effective results. If this sounds like you, please read on!

About The Role

We are seeking a Contract Manager to join our Team. This candidate will be responsible for every phase of contract development from researching legal regulation to negotiations and creating and preparing documents. The candidate will be engaged with clients, vendors as well as developing and deploying a contract management program within the firm. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, have an operational approach, with a “can-do” attitude.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for every phase of contract development, researching legal regulations, negotiating terms, preparing print documents for internal and external clients, and communicating with vendors and teams.
• Identify, review, examine, monitor & coordinate various contracts previously arranged or company standard contracts.
• Prepare contractual agreements using research methods and knowledge of client needs and ability to fulfill its requirements
• Ensure that terms of agreements written in language that is legally binding and in accordance with the desires of the client
• Be able to work well with company legal and accounting counsel
• Overall management and utilization of contract management systems
• Create processes and workflows that ensure productivity and conform to best practices
• Review contracts to ensure clear and actionable deliverables as well as reasonable contract payment terms 
• In house negotiator that will review contracts to route new/renewing contracts in timely manner
• Coordinate contract related questions with stakeholders
• Review client and vendor invoices to ensure that contract terms are executed per the contract by coordinating with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Handle and lead other contract/legal-related matters as they arise at the Company
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, vendors, and contractors 
• Research legislation and regulations depending on the industry and make sure we are current and compliant
• Develop and implement effective procurement representatives
• Handle all client breach of contracts
• Operationalize the Contracts process within Bespoke to be most efficient for all parties
• Engage with clients for Contract walk-throughs
• Implement contract best practices that consider industry, culture norms and client’s best interests
• Track historical client terms and negotiations
• Review, negotiate as needed, and execute in-house vendor and contractor agreements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 to 8 years of previous contract experience
• Prior management experience preferred
• Understanding of contract language and contract style guides
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 
• Experience using Microsoft CRM
• Experience using Digital Transaction Management software (e.g, Docusign)
• Exemplary organization skills and ability to multitask
• Clear adherence to company policies and procurement rules and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work well with all types of people
• Excellent negotiation skills (in-person and through written communication) 

Experience

• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Relationship management
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and problem-solving methods.
• Team player with a positive and personable “can do” attitude

Nice To Have

• Executive Search Firm experience.
• Private Equity experience.
• Legal or paralegal experience, preferably working directly with contract law

If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, connect with us to join the Bespoke Partners team today! 

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bespoke Partners strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. 

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

Bespoke Partners recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Bespoke Partners may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.