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Contract Manager

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Communication
  • Decisiveness
  • Prioritization
  • Social Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 10+ years of commercial and transactional experience as a contract manager in-house
  • Experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiations
  • Excellent negotiation skills including experience negotiating complex terms and conditions
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with negotiation counterparties, executive management and staff regarding legal issues with high complexity and the ability to work issues to resolution

Requirements:

  • Support commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating customer and vendor agreements, assisting with deal desk and contract review activities, and deal and contract structuring; support sales to hyperscalers and other very large customers
  • Risk consultation and contracting review of various documents
  • Ongoing and post-execution risk management and contracting support
  • Work with cross-functional teams to build and enhance internal processes related to the contract lifecycle; support strategic initiatives pertaining to development and improvement of processes, tools, and templates

Job description

About Our Company:
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

About the Position:

Cologix is seeking a talented, pragmatic and driven team member to join its Legal Department to help perform contract management functions for the company throughout its North American operations, with an emphasis on the support of commercial matters.  This individual must have the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment, and to work proactively and capably with all the teams across the organization including, Finance, Sales, Design and Construction, Operations, Human Resources, Marketing and Customer Care.  In addition to supporting internal business partners, this individual will support legal department initiatives and legal operations programs to facilitate continued growth of the company.


Position Responsibilities:
  • Support commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating customer and vendor agreements, assisting with deal desk and contract review activities, and deal and contract structuring; the role will include supporting sales to hyperscalers and other very large customers.  
  • Risk consultation and contracting review of various documents.
  • Ongoing and post-execution risk management and contracting support.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to build and enhance internal processes related to the contract lifecycle; supporting strategic initiatives pertaining to development and improvement of processes, tools, and templates.
  • Provide day to day contract guidance to ensure the company’s best interests are being maintained

  • What makes you a good fit (Qualifications):
    • 10+ years of commercial and transactional experience as a contract manager in house
    • Experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiations
    • Excellent negotiation skills including experience negotiating complex terms and conditions
    • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with negotiation counterparties, executive management and staff regarding legal issues with high degrees of complexity and the ability to work issues to resolution
    • Excellent execution skills, including the ability to prioritize critical needs, act decisively, and handle a high volume of complex tasks
    • High sense of urgency and accountability in a fast-paced work environment
    • Willingness to learn about the data center industry and its unique legal aspects
    • Additional Qualifications (not required):

    • Experience in the data center and/or telco industries

    ***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

    NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

    Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.  If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at recruiting@cologix.com or call 720-940-2551. 

    The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) creates privacy rights relating to the collection, sale, disclosure, and deletion of consumers’ personal information. The CCPA requires businesses to provide consumers, including job applicants and employees, with information about their rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used. For additional information regarding your rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used, please see https://cologix.com/privacy-policy/.

    Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.

    Cologix employees are responsible for:
    • Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy,
    and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.
    • Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security
    Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).
    • Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents,
    vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
    • Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security
    and environmental performance.

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