Contracts Manager

Headlands Research

Contracts Manager overseeing commercial agreements at Headlands Research. Supporting legal operations within a growing clinical trial network dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $95,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, process, and manage routine commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, amendments, and renewals
Administer and maintain the company’s contract lifecycle management system (Ironclad), including intake workflows, approval routing, execution tracking, and repository management
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding contract requests, status updates, and contract process guidance
Track contract obligations, renewal dates, expirations, and key milestones to ensure timely follow-up and compliance
Maintain and improve contract templates, clause libraries, and supporting documentation aligned with company standards
Coordinate with outside counsel and internal legal leadership on agreements requiring specialized legal review, including data use and privacy-related agreements
Identify and escalate non-standard contract terms, legal risks, and policy exceptions appropriately
Support legal operations initiatives, process improvements, and best practices to enhance efficiency and scalability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of experience as a Paralegal, Contracts Administrator, Legal Operations Specialist, or in a similar role
Experience managing routine commercial agreements and contract workflows
Experience using contract lifecycle management systems; Ironclad experience strongly preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Experience supporting healthcare, clinical research, life sciences, or other regulated industries preferred
Familiarity with privacy, compliance, and data-related agreements highly preferred
Experience collaborating with outside counsel and legal service providers preferred
Experience contributing to process improvement or legal operations initiatives preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
a variety of disability, accident, and life insurance options
many more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementcommercial agreementscontract workflowscontract lifecycle managementIroncladlegal reviewdata use agreementsprivacy agreementscomplianceprocess improvement

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailcritical thinkingproblem-solvingability to manage multiple prioritiescollaborationstakeholder managementtime managementadaptability

Certifications

Paralegal CertificateAssociate’s degreeBachelor’s degree