Pitney Bowes
Contracts Manager
– Legal Department
Location: Shelton, CT. Reports directly to the SendTech Contracts Director.
Job Description A meticulous and business-minded contracts professional who can balance legal risk with commercial objectives. You bring strong drafting and negotiation skills, an ability to interpret complex contractual terms, and a practical understanding of how agreements affect business operations. You communicate with confidence, collaborate effectively across functions, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You exercise sound judgment in identifying and escalating risk while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach that supports business goals.
You are: A meticulous and business-minded contracts professional who can balance legal risk with commercial objectives. You bring strong drafting and negotiation skills, an ability to interpret complex contractual terms, and a practical understanding of how agreements affect business operations. You communicate with confidence, collaborate effectively across functions, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You exercise sound judgment in identifying and escalating risk while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach that supports business goals.
You will:
Draft, review, and negotiate
a wide range of commercial and government agreements, including:
Software, hardware, and service agreements
SaaS, subscription, license, purchase, rental, and lease contracts
Master, supply, partner, and reseller agreements
Business associate and data processing agreements
Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, applicable laws, and regulations.
Collaborate closely with internal counsel
to align contract language with legal strategy, risk tolerances, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with business stakeholders
in sales, product management, finance, operations, and leadership to incorporate commercial terms and ensure alignment with company objectives.
Identify, assess, and communicate
contract risks and opportunities, providing clear and actionable recommendations to management.
Exercise independent judgment within established guidelines and
escalate complex or high-risk matters
to the SendTech Contracts Director or Legal Counsel as appropriate.
Engage directly with external clients and partners
to negotiate terms, resolve issues, and drive contract closure with professionalism and tact.
Maintain organized and accurate contract files, correspondence, and database entries in internal systems.
Support process improvements
by maintaining templates, playbooks, and workflow documentation to enhance consistency and efficiency.
Ensure appropriate handling of sensitive information and maintain the highest standards of
confidentiality, data integrity, and ethical conduct.
Apply an understanding of
data privacy, security, and compliance principles
(e.g., GDPR, CCPA) when negotiating SaaS and data processing agreements.
Occasionally support after-hours or time-sensitive negotiations to meet client and business needs.
Your background:
5–7 years of experience
in a contracts management or administration role within a
corporate legal department
or similar environment.
Proven experience drafting and negotiating
complex, client-facing commercial and software/SaaS agreements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Skilled at articulating legal and commercial risks to senior stakeholders and recommending practical solutions.
Confident yet diplomatic when negotiating terms and defending key positions under pressure.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Legal and Consulting
Industries Software Development, Legal Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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– Legal Department
Location: Shelton, CT. Reports directly to the SendTech Contracts Director.
Job Description A meticulous and business-minded contracts professional who can balance legal risk with commercial objectives. You bring strong drafting and negotiation skills, an ability to interpret complex contractual terms, and a practical understanding of how agreements affect business operations. You communicate with confidence, collaborate effectively across functions, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You exercise sound judgment in identifying and escalating risk while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach that supports business goals.
You are: A meticulous and business-minded contracts professional who can balance legal risk with commercial objectives. You bring strong drafting and negotiation skills, an ability to interpret complex contractual terms, and a practical understanding of how agreements affect business operations. You communicate with confidence, collaborate effectively across functions, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You exercise sound judgment in identifying and escalating risk while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach that supports business goals.
You will:
Draft, review, and negotiate
a wide range of commercial and government agreements, including:
Software, hardware, and service agreements
SaaS, subscription, license, purchase, rental, and lease contracts
Master, supply, partner, and reseller agreements
Business associate and data processing agreements
Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, applicable laws, and regulations.
Collaborate closely with internal counsel
to align contract language with legal strategy, risk tolerances, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with business stakeholders
in sales, product management, finance, operations, and leadership to incorporate commercial terms and ensure alignment with company objectives.
Identify, assess, and communicate
contract risks and opportunities, providing clear and actionable recommendations to management.
Exercise independent judgment within established guidelines and
escalate complex or high-risk matters
to the SendTech Contracts Director or Legal Counsel as appropriate.
Engage directly with external clients and partners
to negotiate terms, resolve issues, and drive contract closure with professionalism and tact.
Maintain organized and accurate contract files, correspondence, and database entries in internal systems.
Support process improvements
by maintaining templates, playbooks, and workflow documentation to enhance consistency and efficiency.
Ensure appropriate handling of sensitive information and maintain the highest standards of
confidentiality, data integrity, and ethical conduct.
Apply an understanding of
data privacy, security, and compliance principles
(e.g., GDPR, CCPA) when negotiating SaaS and data processing agreements.
Occasionally support after-hours or time-sensitive negotiations to meet client and business needs.
Your background:
5–7 years of experience
in a contracts management or administration role within a
corporate legal department
or similar environment.
Proven experience drafting and negotiating
complex, client-facing commercial and software/SaaS agreements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Skilled at articulating legal and commercial risks to senior stakeholders and recommending practical solutions.
Confident yet diplomatic when negotiating terms and defending key positions under pressure.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Legal and Consulting
Industries Software Development, Legal Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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