Contracts Manager – i2 Group

Contracts Manager

i2 Group - Remote

i2 Group, a global leader in data analysis and visualisation software, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to manage the company’s contractual portfolio, ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and support commercial strategy through efficient and scalable legal processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts while driving process optimisation, legal technology adoption, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Contracts Manager will include:

Contract Management


* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and customer contracts.


* Provide legal support for government bids, tenders, procurement, and R&D projects.


* Ensure compliance with sanctions, audit queries, and regulatory requirements.

Legal Operations & Transformation


* Lead the continuous improvement of the legal function to align with business objectives and enable scalable, efficient delivery.


* Develop modular contract frameworks to streamline complex, multi-jurisdictional engagements across the world.


* Implement and manage contract lifecycle systems, including Salesforce, Conga Composer, and DocuSign integrations.

Process Optimisation & Automation


* Map and refine contracting processes to remove bottlenecks.


* Introduce automation and workflow solutions to reduce turnaround times and enhance accuracy.

Risk, Compliance & Governance


* Strengthen protections around intellectual property, data privacy, and compliance obligations.


* Develop and maintain policies, procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and playbooks to embed risk management across the organisation.


* Anticipate and mitigate commercial and legal risks by embedding controls into standard templates and processes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Enablement


* Collaborate with sales, product, and operations teams to embed legal considerations into commercial strategy.


* Provide “talk-tracks” and guidance to support the sales team in customer negotiations.


* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

Knowledge Management & Training


* Maintain a central repository of legal templates, legal policies, and SOPs.


* Deliver training and guidance to non-legal teams to foster a culture of legal awareness and compliance.

As the Contracts Manager in i2, we are looking for someone who has:
 


* Relevant legal experience desirable.


* Proven experience in contract management, commercial law, and legal operations, preferably within a technology or software company.


* Experience working remotely and independently.


* Experie...