Contract Manager
Cohesity
Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.
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We are seeking a driven, proactive, and ambitious Contract Manager to join our growing Transaction Legal Team with primary focus on supporting the Commercial Legal Team – Americas group. This dynamic role offers genuine opportunities for growth and development within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
As a Contract Manager, you will be embedded with a team of lawyers and contract negotiators handling complex commercial and technology agreements. You'll support worldwide sales and channel operations while having autonomy to improve processes and operations. This role requires building strong relationships with internal stakeholders while managing and administering legal requests through our Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system and supporting your team.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:
Triage and facilitate incoming legal requests, ensuring proper prioritization and assignment
Process, review, and draft customer letters, NDAs, and other legal documents with diligence
Collaborate with attorneys to structure, negotiate, and close complex transactions efficiently
Innovate and optimize contract templates, forms, and playbooks to enhance contract velocity and standards
Serve as a subject matter expert for our CLM platform (Ironclad)
Manage and resolve complex process breakdowns while identifying opportunities for improvement
Project manage key initiatives across legal functions
Create comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management
Define, track, and analyze key metrics to drive process improvements
Support international and strategic legal teams as needed
Collaborate with other Contract Managers to drive efficiency and standardization
WE'D LOVE TO TALK IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university
5+ years of experience in Contract Management or similar role
Experience with contract review, drafting, and negotiation
Proficiency with CLM platforms, preferably Ironclad
Strong reporting and data analytics capabilities
Experience creating professional presentations
Excellent ability to prioritize multiple workstreams and manage time efficiently
Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
Key Attributes
Exceptional intelligence, creativity, and work ethic
Organized, humble, and eager to learn
Adaptable with ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Genuine interest in long-term career as a legal/contract specialist
Flexibility to support diverse activities across time zones
Pragmatic approach with exceptional judgment and integrity
Self-starter mindset with innovative thinking
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Team-first attitude with collaborative spirit
This role reports to the Manager, Contract Managers. While we expect the successful candidate to possess many of the required skills, we value aptitude, positive attitude, and willingness to learn above existing expertise.
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In-Office Expectations
Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.