Contract Management Lead

Summary

Join Affirm's Vendor Legal team as a Contract Management Lead to negotiate diverse vendor agreements and oversee contract operations. Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments and vendors, ensuring efficient contract processes and quick turnaround times. Develop and implement contract management policies, training programs, and strategies for optimization. The role requires hands-on program management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. You will manage and mentor a high-performing team, promoting professional development and career growth. This position offers a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Requirements

• You have 7+ years of experience in complex contract negotiation, contract management, and contract operations
• At least 4 years of in-depth experience with complex Ironclad, Zip and other third-party management related solutions
• You have spent most or all of your career in-house, working at fast-paced companies that value quick decision-making
• You adapt quickly to changing processes and new priorities – the only constant here is change
• Hands on program management experience driving complex, cross-functional projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong bias for action to get stuff done
• Extreme attention to detail, ability to adjust on the fly, problem-solving skills, proactivity and a great attitude
• A sense of urgency on all matters
• Highly responsive and proactive
• A team player mindset (no job is too big or too small)
• Humility, integrity and a desire to be part of a strong, supportive team; you take your work seriously but not yourself

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage a broad range of vendor agreements, amendments, NDAs, and other contracts, varying from very simple to highly custom terms
• Support contract management, contract approval coordination, database management, and reporting
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and proofing of standard contract templates, training materials, knowledge management and contract analysis
• Help the team get things done by unblocking problems, strategically determining the best course of action, supporting escalations, and garnering XFN resources
• Develop and deliver training and enablement programs for various initiatives and teams, and provide ongoing counsel and assistance to business teams as requested
• Develop and implement policies, practices and guidance for contract operations, including training, guides and playbooks
• Manage and meet aggressive internal SLAs, and help juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Manage and promote professional development and career growth for a high performing and talented team
• Participate in special assignments and provide ad hoc support as required
• Collaborate with the team to strategize and improve on contract operations and initiatives, and regularly seek ways to optimize for speed, efficiency, and quality
• Liaise with Financial Partnerships, Legal Ops, and other cross functional teams as necessary on solution design and delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Ironclad and Zip
• Experience working with and properly leveraging legal AI tools

Benefits

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount