Contracts Manager – i2 Group

i2 Group, a global leader in data analysis and visualisation software, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to manage the company’s contractual portfolio, ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and support commercial strategy through efficient and scalable legal processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts while driving process optimisation, legal technology adoption, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is remote. Salary: around $55-61,000 USD.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and customer contracts.
• Provide legal support for government bids, tenders, procurement, and R&D projects.
• Ensure compliance with sanctions, audit queries, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the continuous improvement of the legal function to align with business objectives and enable scalable, efficient delivery.
• Develop modular contract frameworks to streamline complex, multi-jurisdictional engagements across the world.
• Implement and manage contract lifecycle systems, including Salesforce, Conga Composer, and DocuSign integrations.
• Map and refine contracting processes to remove bottlenecks.
• Introduce automation and workflow solutions to reduce turnaround times and enhance accuracy.
• Strengthen protections around intellectual property, data privacy, and compliance obligations.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, SOPs, and playbooks to embed risk management across the organisation.
• Anticipate and mitigate commercial and legal risks by embedding controls into standard templates and processes.
• Collaborate with sales, product, and operations teams to embed legal considerations into commercial strategy.
• Provide talking points and guidance to support the sales team in customer negotiations.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Maintain a central repository of legal templates, legal policies, and SOPs.
• Deliver training and guidance to non-legal teams to foster a culture of legal awareness and compliance.

• Relevant legal experience desirable.
• Proven experience in contract management, commercial law, and legal operations, preferably within a technology or software company.
• Experience working remotely and independently.
• Experience negotiating Public-sector agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management systems and legal technology tools (e.g., Salesforce, CLM, DocuSign).
• Demonstrated ability to optimize legal processes, implement automation, and deliver scalable solutions.
• Solid knowledge of global data protection (US, EU, UK, APAC), intellectual property, and public sector procurement frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues in commercial terms.
• Proactive problem-solver able to take ownership and drive to a solution, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Management and Manufacturing
• Industries : Software Development

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (Remote)

Wünschenswerte Fähigkeiten

• Automation
• Salesforce

• Canada

Berufserfahrung

• Contract Manager / Legal Contracts Specialist

Sprachkenntnisse

• English