Keeper is hiring a professional Contracts Specialist to join the Keeper legal team. This is a hybrid position based out of our Chicago, IL global headquarters, located in Fulton Market.
Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations, globally. Keeper is published in 21 languages and is sold in over 120 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and be responsible for contract management and oversight.
About Keeper
Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our award-winning, zero-trust, privileged access management platform deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack and identity application to provide visibility, security, control, reporting and compliance across an entire enterprise. Trusted by millions of individuals and thousands of organizations, Keeper is an innovator of best-in-class password management, secrets management, privileged access, secure remote access and encrypted messaging. Learn more at KeeperSecurity.com.
About the Role
The Contracts Specialist will report to our General Counsel, work closely with our Senior Contracts Specialist and collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales and finance. In this role, you will play a crucial role in mitigating risk, ensuring compliance and supporting business objectives by managing the lifecycle of contracts within our organization.
Responsibilities
- Review, revise and negotiate agreements/contracts, including Software-as-a-Service agreements (“SaaS”), professional service agreements, procurement and vendor agreements, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, policy agreements (privacy, data security, business associate agreements), etc.
- Manage contracts efficiently and thoughtfully from start to finish with consistent communication at every stage
- Negotiate contract disputes with third parties efficiently
- Manage other documents and agreements requiring review, approval and use throughout Keeper
- Prepare contract summaries to disseminate contractual obligations to the proper departments following the signing of an agreement and/or amendment
- Collaborate with the finance department in ensuring integration of contractual obligations for the purposes of proper and efficient billing
- Work closely and efficiently with sales to support business needs, staying ahead of deadlines
- Maintain and manage contract tracking system to ensure contract compliance
- Manage the contract signature process and assist in the maintenance of internal document filing system
- 1+ years of contract management experience is required, including demonstrated experience performing in a lead issue spotting, negotiation and drafting capacity
- Familiarity with DocuSign, Salesforce experience preferred
- Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to support positive and growth-oriented professional relationships
- Strong writing and redlining skills
- Ability to meet SLA’s and high-volume activity
- Ability to determine priorities, goals and objectives of work functions assigned
- Attention to detail and ability to quickly identify errors or issues to resolve
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Experience with contract management systems
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related degree and pursuing a J.D.
Preferred
- Experience managing contracts for SaaS companies
- Active paralegal certification or equivalent experience
- Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships)
- Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life
- Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401K (Roth/Traditional)
- A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)
- Above market annual bonuses
Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Classification: Exempt
