Contracts Manager • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in contract management, with experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of vendor contracts. You are adaptable and skilled at navigating established playbooks and risk frameworks, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contracting practices. Your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams makes you a key point of contact for procurement and internal stakeholders. You understand the nuances of SaaS and technology-related agreements, and you are comfortable handling the full contract lifecycle from intake to execution and amendment.

You thrive in a hybrid workplace, valuing the relationships and collaboration that come from working closely with others. You are proactive in identifying process improvements that enhance contracting practices, and you are committed to maintaining a culture of creativity and teamwork within the Legal team. Your strong communication skills enable you to effectively partner with business stakeholders and subject-matter experts, ensuring that all contractual obligations are met and understood.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a diverse range of vendor contracts, focusing on SaaS and technology-related transactions. You will work closely with the Legal team to support supplier and service provider engagements, ensuring that all agreements align with established legal guidance. Your responsibilities will cover the full contract lifecycle, from intake and negotiation through execution, amendment, and end-of-life.

You will collaborate with various internal stakeholders to understand their needs and provide legal support throughout the contracting process. This includes reviewing standard buy-side commercial agreements and addressing any non-standard or higher-risk issues by escalating them to senior legal team members. You will also contribute to process improvements that support efficient and consistent contracting practices, helping to streamline workflows and enhance the overall effectiveness of the Legal team.

What we offer

At Datadog, we value our office culture and the creativity it fosters. We offer a hybrid work environment that allows you to create a work-life harmony that best fits your needs. You will be part of a growing Legal team that is committed to supporting the company's mission and ensuring compliance across our vendor ecosystem. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.