Slate

Contract Manager

Slate

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Lead Contract Negotiations: Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements—including supply, services, capital equipment, technology, and partnership contracts—in collaboration with legal counsel and with minimal supervision.
  • Drive Smart Risk Decisions: Identify legal and business risks early, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Own the Contract Lifecycle: Provide responsive, strategic support from intake through execution in a high-growth, startup environment where priorities evolve quickly.
  • Partner Across the Business: Build trusted relationships with cross-functional teams to align contracting strategies with operational and financial objectives.
  • Influence Outcomes: Guide stakeholders toward balanced, pragmatic decisions while maintaining appropriate governance.
  • Enable Scalable Processes: Help develop and refine contracting workflows, templates, and best practices that support Slate’s long-term growth.
  • Serve as a Trusted Resource: Act as a go-to contracting expert with a strong understanding of Slate’s products, marketplace strategy, and broader business goals.
  • Bridge Business and Legal: Translate business needs into contractual terms and ensure clear communication between internal teams and Legal.
  • Support Mission-Critical Deals: Track and manage negotiations tied to automotive supply, infrastructure, and marketplace partnerships that enable Slate to deliver safe, durable, and affordable EV trucks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial contracts
  • Strong knowledge of contract fundamentals and risk management practices
  • Experience supporting a manufacturing, automotive, or similarly complex operational environment preferred
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities
  • Proven capability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency with MS365 and Smartsheet (or similar workflow tools)
  • Growth mindset with interest in expanding legal and commercial expertise.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationrelationship buildinginfluenceorganizational skillsattention to detailindependenceprioritizationstrategic supportcollaboration