Multiplier · 1 day ago
Senior Contracts Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $116K/yrMultiplier is a company focused on fostering a sustainable and equitable world, and they are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to support operational excellence across various projects. The role involves managing the full contract lifecycle, drafting and reviewing agreements, and collaborating with project teams to ensure compliance and effective risk management.
ComplianceEmploymentHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Guide day-to-day contract review processes, serving as the primary reviewer for non-standard or medium- to high-risk services agreements and providing second-level review of standard services agreements
Draft and review miscellaneous agreements (e.g. NDAs/licenses, MoUs/Collaboration Agreements, participation/membership agreements, sponsorships, fee for service agreements, stipends, honoraria)
Serve as approver for certain contracts within a delegation framework that is pre-approved by Multiplier’s Executive Director
Provide tactical, relationship-centered support during agreement negotiations with project teams and external parties to reach reasonable and equitable outcomes that advance project objectives while managing organizational risk and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, templates, and standards
Advise project teams on agreement structure, interpretation and compliance requirements, balancing programmatic goals with effective risk management and protection of organizational interests
Liaise with project teams to clarify scopes of work, resolve inconsistencies, and ensure contract requests meet organizational standards
Ensure due diligence is completed for agreements, as applicable, including independent contractor assessments in line with applicable laws and regulations (including California AB-5)
Provide support around the due diligence process for Multiplier’s contractual partners, including collecting and reviewing documentation, and identifying potential legal, financial or compliance risks prior to contracting
Proactively identify and assess risks throughout the contracting lifecycle, propose practical mitigation strategies, and escalate more complex issues and questions to the Director of Contracts and/or Head of Legal Affairs based on value, complexity, and risk category
Manage a library of templates for all contracts and agreements used by Multiplier and project teams
Work with the Director of Contracts and Head of Legal Affairs on the drafting of customized templates and alternative language, as needed
Support the Director of Contracts in the creation of a clause library, negotiation guidelines and resources on contracting best practices
Continuously identify and help develop innovative methods to support project teams, including user-friendly tools, trainings, workshops, etc
Contribute to strengthening data tracking and performance metrics
Actively participate in the selection and rollout of new technologies (e.g., new agreements system) and propose solutions to improve and optimize existing tools for maximum efficiency
Act as a trusted resource, solutions-oriented to project and Core teams by answering contract-related questions and offering practical guidance that supports collaboration and offers options to meet team objectives while maintaining organizational standards and compliance requirements
Maintain awareness of funding sources and collaborate closely with Multiplier’s Core team to ensure funder requirements and budget considerations are taken into account in the agreement review process
Ensure back-up coverage for contract review and other relevant team tasks during high-volume periods, vacations or other absences
Other responsibilities that are reasonable and consistent with this position
Qualification
Required
Progressive experience in contract management or legal operations, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of agreements across varying levels of risk and complexity
Leadership or senior-level experience as a reviewer, approver, or escalation point, and contributing to contract policies, procedures, templates, and negotiation guidance
Strong advisory skills, with experience in supporting internal stakeholders, such as project teams and senior staff, through practical, risk-informed guidance and collaborative, solutions-oriented negotiations
Sound judgment and flexibility in contracting, including adapting templates or processes to support diverse partners, project needs, and equity goals while managing risk appropriately
Experience in a mission-driven setting (e.g., nonprofit, public sector, or international organization), ideally with complex or multi-stakeholder programs
Proven cross-functional partnership skills, working effectively with leadership and other teams to align contracts with organizational goals and operations
Experience with contract systems or CLM tools, including implementation, optimization, or stakeholder adoption
Strong attention to detail and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a clear customer-service and relationship-building mindset
Preferred
A legal background (e.g. law degree or legal training) preferred, but not required
Benefits
Excellent medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings
Generous vacation and sick leave policy
Company
Multiplier
Multiplier is a leading global employment platform that manages employment, payroll & compliance for International Teams
Founded in 2020
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$77.2MKey Investors
Peak XV PartnersSurge
2022-03-08Series B· $60M
2021-11-01Series A· $13.2M
2021-07-14Seed· $4M
Leadership Team
Sagar Khatri
Co-Founder and CEO
Vamsi Krishna
Co-Founder, MD Global HR Compliance & Advisory
Recent News
2025-10-17
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