Contract Manager

As a member of the company’s Procurement team, the Contract Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of contracts within the Procurement department, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and maximizing value for the company. This role collaborates closely with internal stakeholders in Legal, Finance, and Operations, in addition to external vendors to negotiate, draft, review, and execute a wide range of contracts, including construction, professional services, equipment procurement, and building maintenance agreements.

Duties:

Contract Negotiation and Drafting

• Partner with the Procurement Manager on contract negotiations to align agreements with company objectives and risk tolerance
• Draft, review, and redline contracts, incorporating appropriate legal and commercial terms
• Collaborate with legal counsel to address complex legal and contractual issues

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Track and manage key contract milestones (e.g., start, renewal, and termination dates) to ensure timely renewals or amendments
• Monitor contract performance and identify potential issues or breaches
• Manage contract amendments and ensure proper documentation
• Maintain and optimize the contract templates and workflow within the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform

Risk Mitigation

• Identify and assess contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices
• Conduct regular contract audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across departments, including Legal, Finance, Operations, Business Development
• Communicate contract terms, conditions, and related information effectively and accurately to stakeholders and all relevant parties
• Hold all stakeholders accountable for turnaround times on contract processing

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve contract processes and workflows
• Stay informed of industry trends and best practices in contract management
• Develop and implement contract management policies and procedures
• Build out functionality within the CLM platform to streamline the contract process
• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and Core Values

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment that consists of at least two onsite days per week from the company’s downtown Denver headquarters
• Flexibility to travel up to 10%, with the potential for increased travel or in-office presence as business needs evolve
• Solid understanding of contract law principles, legal terminology, and efficient document control and retention processes
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Experience with CLM platforms, including the ability to manage workflows, track key contract milestones, and optimize contract processes
• Excellent negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrates a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to ethical practices

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3 years of contract management experience, preferably within the real estate or data center industry

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation:

Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $85,000 and $95,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Posting Timeline: This position is expected to be open for applications through March 9, 2025.

Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15 percent discount
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidays
• School visitation and elder care paid time off
• Parental leave, adoption and surrogacy benefits, and family planning/fertility support
• Wellness reimbursement program & wellness incentive program
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass
• Education reimbursement and student loan debt assistance program
• Employee assistance program, childcare resources, personal finance management support, and student loan debt assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Charitable matching program

Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Salary : $85,000 - $95,000