Contracts Manager

Posted:
12/18/2024, 7:50:52 AM

Location(s):
Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Remote

Want to be a bswifter? 

At bswift we’ve been transforming benefits administration since 1996, making it simpler, smarter, and more human. Our state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology and services empower employees to understand, manage, and love their benefits. From downtown Chicago, and remotely across the country, we serve thousands of companies and millions of people nationwide, reducing administrative burdens and freeing HR teams to focus on creating thriving, people-first workplaces. 

 We’re looking for motivated and goal-driven individuals who share our passion for delivering excellence and creating solutions that make a difference. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth. If you love the bswift values of pursue excellence, embrace accountability, deliver superior service, and be a great place to work, we want to hear from you! 

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Contracts Manager is a key member of bswift’s Legal Department. This new role is focused on assisting bswift’s Legal team with the full lifecycle of company contracts and will primarily support contracting for direct and channel sales. You will work closely with the Legal team and key stakeholders across bswift’s business.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR (Essential Functions):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

· Drafting, reviewing and negotiating standard agreements including new service agreements, renewal agreements, NDAs, DPAs, BAAs and SOWS, working closely with Customer Service, Sales and Legal Department personnel.

· Managing contract lifecycle as a super user of CLM tool, IronClad, including contract generation, non-standard term approval, contract signature and archiving (cross trained with bswift’s Corporate Paralegal)

· Managing the commercial legal matters ticketing queue in Salesforce (cross trained with bswift’s Corporate Paralegal)

· Ensuring that terms of executed contracts are communicated to relevant team members

· Supporting ongoing work building and maintaining knowledge management in respect of customer contracting.

· Collaborating with bswift’s attorneys to assess and address any identified risk

· Interpreting and assessing executed customer agreements to quickly identify the issues that need either a business or legal decision

· Taking a continuous improvement perspective on the Legal Department by drafting and managing customer contracting playbooks, creating templates, and managing updates to and tracking of bswift’s own SaaS Terms & Conditions

· Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Required Education and Experience):

· Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required, or equivalent work experience

· A minimum of 5 years of working with contracts and at least 2 of which is primarily with SaaS contracts, at a law firm or in-house legal department

· Time management, project management, prioritization and organization skills

· Commitment to professionalism and personal growth, with a strong sense of collaboration and teamwork as a path to success.

· Flexibility in a face-paced and decentralized work environment.

· Ability to scale and grow with an organization.

· Ability to prioritize, manage and execute numerous projects simultaneously.

· Excellent communication (oral and written) skills, judgment and diplomacy.

· Familiarity with Contract Lifecycle Management or digital contracting software

· Excellent sense of humor

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred education and experience):

· Experience with Salesforce, DocuSign and IronClad (or another CLM)

· Project Management Certification

· Contracts Manager Certification

· Prior healthcare or benefits administration experience is a plus

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Why Join bswift?

At bswift, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact, innovate, and grow. Joining our team means stepping into a collaborative and dynamic environment that values creativity, initiative, and a passion for client success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and values each team member’s unique contributions.

Benefits of Working at bswift:

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, and vision plans to support your wellness and that of your family.
  • Competitive Compensation: A compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions, including performance-based incentives for most roles.
  • Remote first, Office friendly environment! No time to commute?  No problem!
  • Retirement Savings Plans: Options to help you plan for a secure financial future with employer-sponsored retirement savings programs.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth, including training and access to resources to support your career progression.
  • Supportive Culture: A work environment that encourages collaboration, open communication, and creative problem-solving, where your voice and ideas are valued.
  • Employee Wellbeing Initiatives: Programs focused on mental health, financial planning, and wellness resources to help you thrive inside and outside of work.

Make an Impact: At bswift, your work directly contributes to transforming how organizations approach benefits administration and client engagement. Join us to be part of an organization that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and their employees.

Specific benefit offerings vary by position and may be subject to change.

 

Standard working hours are 8am-5pm Central Time, unless otherwise stated in the Job Description. 

 

 

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $80,000-$93,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.  If you are hired at bswift, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package!

bswift is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

At bswift, our mission is clear: Become the preeminent benefits administrator through exceptional people, innovative technology, and delighted customers. And our values are at the heart of everything we do to accomplish that mission. We Pursue Excellence, Embrace Accountability, Deliver Superior Service, and strive to Be A Great Place To Work. We take pride in having an engaged, collaborative team that goes the extra mile to get the job done right.  

 bswift has been regularly named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, as well as one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® year after year. We offer a fun, flexible, and creative environment where you can grow both professionally and personally. 

 We are committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

If you have what it takes to join our award-winning culture, we’d love to hear from you!