[Hiring] Director, Contracts @14 Technology Holdings

Role Description

The Director, Contracts will own the end-to-end management of contracts for 14TH and its portfolio companies. This role includes:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements with public and private sector clients.
• Managing vendor contracts, NDAs, and statements of work.
• Collaborating with external legal counsel to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Leading corporate compliance initiatives and overseeing privacy policies.
• Streamlining internal legal operations processes.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and brings a critical, analytical approach to contracts and the contract management process.

In this position you will:

Contracts & Contract Management

• Review, draft, and negotiate client contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, SOWs, license agreements, and ad hoc agreements across business units.
• Ensure all agreements are reviewed for risk mitigation, compliance with regulations, and alignment with company objectives.
• Advise internal teams on contractual terms that may impact project execution.
• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle: generation, negotiation, execution, storage, and retrieval.
• Own the contract management system (LinkSquares), including governance, data integrity, reporting, and optimization.
• Maintain organized contract records and implement processes for efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Support internal leadership with legal and compliance guidance across multiple disciplines.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop frameworks for monitoring legal requirements and data privacy compliance.
• Oversee corporate privacy initiatives, including policy enforcement and risk assessments.
• Manage corporate insurance portfolio, including renewals and claims.
• Build and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Track metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide training to internal stakeholders on contract processes and compliance obligations.

Collaboration & Management

• Own and manage day-to-day operations of contracts and legal operations functions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business teams to resolve contractual, operational, or compliance issues.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned and directed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in contract review, drafting, and negotiation.
• Proven experience managing contracts and legal operations in both public and private sector contexts.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, compliance requirements, and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Prior experience overseeing legal operations processes preferred.

Requirements

• Professional services experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Salary: $140,000-$160,000
• Premier health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401K matching
• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid personal and volunteer leave
• 14 paid holidays + winter break
• 15 weeks paid parental leave
• Professional development stipend & tuition reimbursement
• Macbook Pro laptop & tech accessories
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stipend for mobile device
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive & collaborative culture
• Flexible working hours
• Remote friendly (within the U.S.)
• Pre-tax transportation options for commuting to our office in Washington, DC
• Lunches and snacks
• And more!