Manager, Contracts

Location: Redwood City, California, United States; hybrid work with onsite presence required at least 60% of the working month, approximately three days per week.

Salary: $193,000–$265,100 base pay per year.

Company

hirify.global is a mission-driven philanthropic organization using technology, AI, science, and education initiatives to support Biohub and Learning Commons.

What you will do

• Review, analyze, draft, negotiate, and finalize inbound commercial and business contracts.
• Handle vendor, procurement, professional services, SaaS/software, data-related, and other contracts.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual matters, legal concepts, risk, and contract interpretation.
• Support the resolution of third-party disputes and the amendment, enforcement, or termination of contracts.
• Manage and coach contracts management professionals, including professional development, reviews, and escalations.
• Develop contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks, policies, compliance measures, and training programs.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar required; California admission preferred.
• At least seven years of relevant in-house and/or law firm experience focused on transactions, contracts management, and client advising.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, collaboration, and people-management skills.
• Ability to assess and manage risk and provide concise advice to stakeholders with different levels of legal expertise.
• Interest in science and/or education philanthropy and a mission-driven approach.
• Ability to work onsite in Redwood City for at least 60% of the working month.

Nice to have

• Experience related to science and technology.
• Prior management experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, team-oriented, and mission-driven working environment.
• Employer match on employee 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Funding for select family-forming benefits.
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving.