Key ResponsibilitiesLead, develop, and retain a large team (approximately 16) of attorneys and contract professionals, including oversight of senior team members and managersSet the vision and operating model for the commercial contracting function, including prioritization, resourcing, and performance expectationsServe as the primary escalation point for complex, high-impact transactions and negotiationsProvide practical, business-oriented legal guidance that enables innovation while appropriately managing riskPartner with senior leaders across product, technology, procurement, and business teams to support strategic initiativesDrive continuous improvement of contracting processes, tools, and policies, including adoption of AI, automation, contract lifecycle management (CLM) capabilities, and data-driven performance metricsPartner with legal operations to advance CLM implementation and optimization, refining workflows, governance, and user experience aligned with an established operating modelBuild upon an established, high-functioning contracting framework by introducing thoughtful, incremental improvementsContribute to the evolution of future-state contracting processes using data, stakeholder feedback, and practical experienceEstablish and track KPIs such as cycle time, throughput, and risk outcomes to improve efficiency and transparencyOversee a wide range of commercial agreements including technology, SaaS, marketing, HR, claims, data, and professional services agreementsQualificationsJuris Doctor from an accredited law school12–15+ years of experience advising on complex commercial and technology transactions7+ years of leadership experience, including managing teams of attorneys or contract professionals; experience leading managers and senior counsel preferredProven ability to operate as a strategic partner to senior business stakeholdersExtensive experience negotiating high-value commercial agreements, particularly in technology and servicesExperience supporting or implementing CLM tools and driving adoption and change managementDemonstrated ability to enhance mature processes through thoughtful, incremental improvementsStrong judgment, prioritization, and ability to translate complex legal issues into practical guidanceAnnual Salary$210,000.00 - $350,000.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. The Senior Director will oversee a large, high-performing team of attorneys and contracting professionals supporting enterprise-wide transactions, while shaping contracting strategy, enabling complex deals, and advancing a modern, scalable legal operating model.