Who we are
We're a leading, global security authority that's disrupting our own category. Our encryption is trusted by the major ecommerce brands, the world's largest companies, the major cloud providers, entire country financial systems, entire internets of things and even down to the little things like surgically embedded pacemakers. We help companies put trust - an abstract idea - to work. That's digital trust for the real world.
Job summary
As Senior Contracts Manager (Commercial Contracts), you will be responsible for structuring, drafting, and negotiating complicated technology, distribution, licensing, and other commercial agreements, and for providing legal support to the Sales team. Some travel, domestic and international, may be required.
What you will do
- Draft and negotiate technology agreements, including software as a service (SaaS) agreements and software license agreements
- Work with partnership teams to negotiate and document partner/distribution relationships
- Negotiate ancillary agreements, such as NDAs, privacy agreements, and security agreements
- Review and revise various form agreements
- Ensure contractual compliance with industry standards and technical product requirements
- Support, build positive relationships with, and provide authoritative guidance to internal business teams
- Work collaboratively to identify and implement process improvements and support updates to internal playbooks and templates
- Manage and meet internal SLAs, and help juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Own specific legal projects and develop subject matter expertise regarding legal issues faced by the customer contracts team and internal business partners
What you will have
- 7+ years of relevant contract management experience
- Experience with contract negotiation, interpretation, and administration
- Excellent business acumen, well-developed problem-solving abilities, and high emotional intelligence
- Strong work ethic, a “hands on” mentality, accountability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving business environment while juggling and prioritizing multiple projects at the same time
- Adaptable, flexible, and comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity
- Desire to take on greater responsibility as experience is gained and skills are further developed
- Keen diplomatic instincts and customer service mentality
- Ability to work independently, employ good judgment, act with integrity, take ownership, and seek advice when necessary
Nice to have
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree or similar
- Experience working in-house for a tech company
- Knowledge or experience in data security and privacy
- Knowledge of or experience with the digital certificate industry
Benefits
DigiCert offers a competitive benefits package for all of our full-time employees.
DigiCert is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, DigiCert prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified person with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
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What We Do
DigiCert is the digital trust provider of choice for leading companies around the globe, enabling individuals, businesses, governments, and consortia to engage online with confidence, knowing their digital footprint is secure.
