Associate Contracts Manager

<div class="content-intro"><div class="elementToProof"> <p>Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world’s biggest brands.</p> </div></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking a proactive, organized Contracts Manager to support the Commercial Legal team in managing contracts, contract processes, and assisting with legal operations initiatives for commercial legal and cross-functional projects. This role combines contract administration, contract review and drafting, project coordination and process improvement responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in contract management, legal operations or project management.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The successful candidate will be confident working with stakeholders across the business, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and passionate about creating efficient processes and workflows. They will play a key role in supporting the contract lifecycle, driving operational improvements and helping ensure projects and contractual matters are delivered on time.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll do:</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Contract Review, Management & Metrics</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Review non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other simple agreements in accordance with approved playbooks and guidance whilst developing confidence on negotiating and learning when to escalate issues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage contract intake, triage and routing through established legal processes and assist with improving these processes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate internal approvals and execution processes, ensuring agreements are signed and completed in a timely manner.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain contract and project dashboards, trackers and management information.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor key metrics, including contract volumes, turnaround times, execution timelines and process performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Produce reports and insights to support continuous improvement initiatives and operational decision-making.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Process Improvement, Legal Operations & Automation</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support the development, documentation and continuous improvement of legal and contract management processes. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort and standardise ways of working.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Create and maintain workflows, process maps, guidance documents and operational procedures.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and maintain project plans, action trackers, timelines and status reports. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Track project milestones, dependencies and deliverables to ensure projects remain on schedule, proactively managing follow-ups and driving accountability amongst stakeholders to ensure actions are completed on time.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Act as a point of contact for routine business queries relating to legal processes, contract status and execution processes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support training and awareness initiatives relating to legal processes, contract management tools and self-service resources.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you’ll bring</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">1–3 years' experience in a contracts, legal, operations, project coordination or administrative role.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience coordinating multiple priorities and delivering work to deadlines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working within a legal department, legal operations function or commercial environment. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Process-oriented mindset with a genuine interest in creating efficient workflows, improving processes and driving operational excellence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong attention to detail and ability to identify risks, inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks and drive them through to completion.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Resilience and  adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus skills:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Confident and proactive approach, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels including holding stakeholders accountable for actions and deadlines whilst maintaining positive working relationships.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience reviewing or managing NDAs and other commercial agreements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Exposure to contract lifecycle management systems, legal technology platforms or e-signature tools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting process improvement, workflow design or automation initiatives. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <div class="content-pay-transparency"> <div class="pay-input"> <div class="description"> <p><strong>What you'll get</strong></p> <ul> <li>25 paid vacation days, plus 4 extra global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares</li> <li>Private medical, dental, and vision insurance with dependent enrolment</li> <li>Life insurance with enhanced coverage and global 24/7 protection</li> <li>Income protection after 26 weeks, covering a portion of salary</li> <li>Defined contribution pension plan with employer match</li> <li>Worldwide travel insurance for business and leisure, with option to enroll dependents</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program with therapy, legal, and financial support, plus online GP services and wellbeing programs</li> <li>Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <p>#LI-MP1</p> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><div data-pm-slice="1 1 ["ul",null,"li",{"style":null,"checked":null,"value":null,"displayValue":null,"backgroundColor":null,"color":null,"listStyleType":null}]" data-en-clipboard="true"> <p data-local-id="56095010243a" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" 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