Quick overview
Job description
Position: Contracts Manager
Location: Columbus, OH / SFO, CA
Duration: Long term
Contracts Manager: A seasoned contracts manager who will work for our Head of Operations managing our contracts and legal operations needs. Data center expertise is required for this as well as experience with complex partnership and vendor contracts.
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager to join our operations team and take ownership of our growing contracts and legal operations ecosystem. In this role, you will work closely with our Head of Operations to draft, negotiate, and manage high-value agreements, with a specific focus on data center operations and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycles from drafting and review to negotiation, execution, and renewal.
- Specialized Expertise: Lead negotiations for mission-critical data center agreements (e.g., colocation, leases, power/utilities, and facility management).
- Complex Partnerships: Structure and manage intricate vendor, supplier, and strategic partnership contracts to mitigate risk and protect business interests.
- Legal Operations: Streamline contract workflows, improve templates, and implement best practices to scale our operational efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, legal, and operational leadership to ensure compliance and alignment with company goals.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years of dedicated contract management and legal operations experience, ideally within a tech, infrastructure, or corporate operations environment.
- Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in data center contracts and commercial real estate/infrastructure agreements is required.
- Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of successfully negotiating complex vendor and partnership agreements with high stakes and stringent SLAs.
- Attention to Detail: Strong legal comprehension combined with sharp business acumen and exceptional organizational skills.
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