Senior Contracts Manager

5 days ago


Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Rocket Software Full time
About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Contracts Manager to join our team at Rocket Software. As a key member of our sales organization, you will play a critical role in drafting and negotiating software licensing agreements, ensuring that our company's interests are protected and that our contracts are fair, reasonable, and aligned with our risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the entire contract negotiation process, from initial request and review through negotiation and execution, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
  • Review, redline, analyze, and negotiate a wide range of software-related contracts, including software licensing agreements, partner agreements, master service agreements, and NDAs.
  • Identify and assess potential risks associated with contractual terms, ensuring that contract terms are fair, reasonable, and aligned with the company's risk appetite.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of Rocket's business, products, markets, customers, and partners in order to identify trends and formulate effective compliance strategies.
  • Interpret contracts and coordinate with legal staff for guidance.
  • Ensure that accurate database and documents are maintained.
  • Deal knowledgeably with customer assignments, transfers, and outsourcing.
  • Provide day-to-day responses to requests for legal support for the company as needed.
  • Manage conflicting demands from multiple business clients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Act with the highest integrity and professionalism.
Requirements:
  • 7-10 years of experience with technology sales, licensing, and procurement transactions and related distributor, reseller, cloud computing, and software product and services agreements.
  • BA/BS in a related field; MA or JD preferred.
  • Strong understanding of software contracts, licensing models, and service agreements.
  • Familiarity with software industry regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze complex contractual documents and legal language.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Ambitious, commercially astute, and self-motivated.
About Rocket Software:

Rocket Software is a leading provider of software solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their technology investments. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment where every employee can thrive. Our company values integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What We Offer:
  • Extensive paid time off programs
  • Healthcare coverage options
  • Retirement savings with matching contributions
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Leadership and skills training opportunities
  • Two paid work days for off-site training
EOE M/F/Vet/Disability:

Rocket Software is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.


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