Associate Contracts Manager (USA Remote)

The Associate Contracts Manager is responsible for governing commercial contracts, primarily for SaaS products served from the United States licensed by US and non-US educational and government institutions, supporting the sales cycle, giving advice and guidance which enables operational effectiveness for both our Direct and Indirect sales channels.Work with multiple department leaders to address business, financial, insurance and legal terms in contracts with customers, vendors, and suppliers.Review commercial and vendor agreements to understand risks, consequences, and impacts, escalating where applicable.Draft and process contract extensions and addenda as required.Provide governance on contract approval and execution to ensure deals are closed appropriately.Interact with Finance and relevant professional services to ensure the proper treatment of special financial arrangements particular to different trading countries.Support the Proposals  team in tender and RFP processes, particularly regarding contractual responses, data privacy and risk assessment. Partner with participating departments  on bid decisions.Train sales and support staff on contracting processes and common legal questions.