Contracts Manager

Job description

Contract (Fractional) Contracts Manager – SaaS (Upshop) Location: Remote (U.S. preferred): Type: Contract / Fractional (20–40 hours/week, flexible) Duration: 3–6 months (with potential to extend) About Upshop: Upshop powers smarter store operations for retailers by combining data, AI, and execution workflows across fresh, center store, and inventory management. Our platform helps retailers reduce waste, optimize inventory, and improve profitability at scale. Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager (Contract/Fractional) to support our commercial team by managing and negotiating customer agreements. This role will focus on reviewing, redlining, and negotiating SaaS contracts , ensuring alignment with Upshop’s risk posture while enabling deal velocity. This is a high-impact, execution-oriented role ideal for someone who has operated in fast-paced SaaS environments and can work directly with Sales, Legal, and Finance stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Contract Review & Redlining: - Review, draft, and negotiate customer agreements (MSAs, Order Forms, DPAs, SOWs) - Lead redline negotiations with customers and their legal teams - Balance risk mitigation with co...