[Hiring] Junior Contracts Manager @Knox Systems

Role Description

We are looking for an early-career contracts professional to draft, review, negotiate and manage the agreements that keep our business moving. You will own a high volume of commercial contracts from first draft to signature and renewal, working closely with Sales, Procurement, Finance and Operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes precision, moves quickly, and wants to grow into a broader commercial legal career.

Key responsibilities

• Drafting and review
  • Draft, review and redline commercial agreements, including NDAs, master services agreements, SOWs, vendor and supplier agreements, SaaS/license agreements, and amendments.
  • Prepare first drafts from company templates and tailor terms to each deal.
  • Flag non-standard or high-risk terms (indemnification, limitation of liability, IP, data privacy, termination) and escalate to senior counsel when needed.
• Negotiation
  • Negotiate contract terms directly with counterparties and their counsel within approved fallback positions.
  • Partner with Sales and Procurement to close deals on schedule while protecting the company's interests.
• Contract lifecycle management
  • Manage contracts from intake through execution, renewal and expiration in our contract management system.
  • Track key dates, obligations, renewals and termination notice windows; alert stakeholders ahead of deadlines.
  • Maintain an organized, searchable contract repository and accurate metadata.
  • Identify bottlenecks in the contracting process and recommend improvements.
  • Train business teams on contracting basics and how to submit requests.
• Compliance and support
  • Monitor counterparty compliance with contractual obligations and help resolve disputes.
  • Support legal projects such as audits, due diligence and regulatory reviews.
  • Stay current on legal developments that affect commercial contracts.

Qualifications

• Either: a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing or a bachelor's degree plus 2+ years of contract administration or management experience (contract manager track).
• 1–3 years of experience drafting, reviewing or negotiating commercial contracts, in-house or at a law firm.
• Solid understanding of core contract concepts: indemnification, limitation of liability, warranties, IP ownership, confidentiality, and termination.
• Strong written communication and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high volume of agreements and competing deadlines.

Requirements

• Experience in technology companies.
• Familiarity with data privacy terms (DPAs, GDPR, CCPA).
• Hands-on experience with a contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform and e-signature tools.
• Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification from NCMA (contract manager track).
• Clear, plain-language drafting.
• Practical, business-minded judgment about risk.
• Confident, collaborative negotiation.
• Strong organization and follow-through.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Benefits

• Knox offers a competitive employee benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, unlimited PTO, and an employee funded 401k plan. Please note, benefits are subject to change.