Senior Contracts Manager

Cask is with you for what comes next.

At Cask, we’re with our clients—and our team—for what comes next. We’re seeking a collaborative and business-savvy Senior Contracts Manager to join our growing global Compliance & Contracts team. In this role, you’ll lead the negotiation, drafting, and management of a wide range of commercial and subcontract agreements, supporting business growth while protecting Cask’s interests.

To be successful in this role, you’re not just about reviewing terms—you’re helping teams close deals, mitigate risk, and build trust. You bring a calm, strategic voice to the table, ensuring contract processes are streamlined and aligned with enterprise goals. You’ll partner closely with Sales, Legal, and Compliance to manage customer and vendor agreements, SaaS/software terms, NDAs, and B2B arrangements at a global level. This is a strategic role for someone who thrives at the intersection of business, risk, and compliance—someone who doesn't just manage contracts but drives contract excellence.

If you’re a confident negotiator, a clear communicator, and a collaborative thinker who’s ready to elevate contract management into a value-driving function, we’d love to work with you on what comes next.

What you’ll be doing:

• Commercial Contracts & Subcontract Management

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including MSAs, licensing agreements, statements of work (SOWs), terms & conditions, vendor agreements, NDAs, and partner agreements
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial subcontracting matters, ensuring alignment with business requirements and corporate policies
  • Collaborate with internal teams to manage contract modifications, extensions, renewals, and close-out activities, including supporting the Federal contracts specialist

  Negotiation & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Lead and manage contract negotiations with customers, vendors, and partners in coordination with Sales, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams
  • Maintain strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms support business objectives and protect organizational interests
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on contractual matters, identifying risks and proposing creative solutions

  Legal & Compliance Collaboration

  • Partner closely with the Legal and Compliance to ensure commercial agreements meet company standards and applicable laws
  • Provide guidance on contract interpretation, policy alignment, intellectual property, privacy, data security, and regulatory compliance
  • Support compliance initiatives related to customer onboarding, third-party due diligence, and ethical contracting

  Contract Governance & Process Improvement

  • Establish and maintain templates, processes, clause libraries, and playbooks for efficient and standardized contract drafting
  • Ensure contract records are up to date, accurate, and auditable in the contract management system
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to increase efficiency, consistency, and risk control across the contract lifecycle

  Global Strategic Support

  • Contribute to contract strategy discussions with senior leadership and functional stakeholders
  • Provide support and insights into new business initiatives, partnerships, or commercial offerings from a contract/legal perspective
  • Monitor contract performance and assist in resolving contract-related disputes or escalations

What you’ll bring to the table:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of progressive experience in contract management, including drafting, negotiation, and administration of commercial and subcontract agreements
• Demonstrated experience managing customer and vendor contracts in a fast-paced, regulated, or technology-driven environment
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial contracting principles, and common risk areas (e.g., limitation of liability, indemnification, IP)
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, following company processes and priorities with accuracy and professionalism
• Experience partnering with Legal, Compliance, Sales, and Finance departments
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters

Preferred:

• Experience supporting or interacting with Legal and Compliance functions, especially in regulated industries or customer-facing risk management
• Familiarity with U.S. federal or state procurement practices
• Experience implementing or improving contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and workflows
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Legal education or certification
• Industry certifications such as CPCM, CCCM, or CCMP

Perks? Oh, yes.

Cask's success is based on our most valuable asset - our people. We offer a robust benefits package designed with your needs in mind. We are passionate about investing in our people and support your continued education and career development.

We value diversity at our company. Cask is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone who applies with the qualifications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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Note: Base salary range is $115,000 to $130,000. This range represents the expected compensation for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range when taking into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

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