Are you a contract manager with experience in commercial contract preparation who’s looking to work in-house? Do you want to be a trusted advisor for a growing, forward-thinking technology company? Good news! 1WorldSync is looking for a Contract Manager to join our team at our downtown Chicago, IL headquarters or remotely.

1WorldSync is the industry leader in product content management. With 400 employees across the US, Brazil, Canada, France, Portugal, Switzerland, and the UK, we’re seeking a Contract Manager to support our growing global team.

Reporting directly to our Associate General Counsel, the Contract Manager will provide legal support for all of 1WorldSync’s businesses. This position will focus on leading the negotiation of customer contracts and other commercial agreements.

As Contract Manager at 1WorldSync, responsibilities include the following:

• Drafting, reviewing, and analyzing customer agreements and NDAs, supporting contract negotiations, and drafting and enhancing contract templates
• Managing the executed agreements during their term, including developing amendments and communicating to the customer or vendor
• Managing and developing standard contract documents that are presented and negotiated with customers or vendor
• Overseeing input of relevant information into the electronic contracts database consistent with applicable document retention and other corporate policies
• Overseeing and managing legal operations processes for the legal team
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate General Counsel

Required Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree
• A Paralegal Certificate
• 5+ years of strong experience in commercial contract preparation, review, and negotiation, preferably in-house with a corporation
• 2+ years experience in a SaaS industry

Desired Skills and Experience:

• SAAS experience and/or general experience in the technology arena
• Experience with Ironclad, NetSuite, Google Workspace, etc.
• Strong negotiation skills for commercial contracts, particularly in the area of software or online service offerings
• Self-motivation; ability to work autonomously
• Prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Strong communication skills; presenting information clearly, concisely, effectively, and persuasively with internal and external clients and management
• Process-management skills; ability to help identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity
• A customer service focused, collaborative attitude; ability and willingness to work as part of a cross-functional team
• Excitement to learn and continue to expand knowledge and skills
• Excellent relationship management and people skills; ability to adapt communication style to a broad mix of people and personalities
• Advanced relationship management skills; forming and maintaining strong working relationships

Benefits:

• Incredible health benefits (FSA and HSA options), with dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off as well as company holidays, volunteer time off, sick time, bereavement leave, and 12 weeks of fully paid parental bonding leave.
• Short and long term disability and life insurance.
• Additional optional benefits, including a comprehensive legal plan, pre-tax parking and transit accounts, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, identity theft prevention, tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance.

Additional Details:

• If located in Chicago, this is a hybrid position that requires 3 days per week at our Chicago headquarters location.
• If you are replying as a remote candidate, but this role can be remote in any of the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI.
• This role requires the candidate to have the authority to work in, and be located in the US.
• This position requires up to 5% travel.

1WorldSync is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees and applicants with an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at 1WorldSync are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

1WorldSync will provide reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact us at humanresources@1worldsync.com.