Business Affairs – Commercial Contracts Manager

Voices

Business Affairs & Commercial Contracts Manager supporting negotiation and execution of agreements for Voices. Collaborating with teams to manage contracts, ensure compliance, and optimize processes.

Posted 5/13/2026part-timeNew York City • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80 - $100 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary business affairs partner to sales, product, partnerships, and leadership teams
Advise on and create deal structure, commercial terms, clauses and risk considerations
Support negotiations with clients, talent, vendors, and strategic partners
Collaborate with finance on revenue share agreements and partnership structures
Ensure deals align with company strategy, policies, and risk tolerance
Support enterprise RFP responses
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements
Identify contractual risks and propose practical, business-focused solutions
Maintain contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows
Support contract lifecycle management, including amendments and renewals
Ensure compliance with licensing restrictions
Educate internal teams on contract terms, deal risks, and best practices
Improve contract processes to increase efficiency and scalability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school required; active bar membership in either New York or California required
5+ years of experience in business affairs, commercial contracts, legal operations, or a related field
Strong experience negotiating and drafting commercial agreements
Excellent business judgment with the ability to balance risk and commercial objectives
Proven ability to partner with sales and business teams in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience in media, technology, SaaS, or professional services environments
Familiarity with licensing, IP, or talent-related agreements
Experience working alongside external counsel
Strong understanding of Privacy Laws, and AI Laws by State

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationcommercial agreementsdeal structurerisk managementcontract lifecycle managementlicensing compliancedrafting agreementsreviewing agreementslegal operationsRFP responses

Soft Skills

business judgmentstakeholder managementcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingefficiency improvementbusiness-focused solutionsteam educationadaptabilitystrategic alignment

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)active bar membership