Contracts Administrator

Salary Range: 98000 to 148000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Projects you might work on:

• Collaborate with the business development team to drive customer growth by executing purchase agreements for software license sales. 
• Draft and review key documents, including Memorandums of Understanding, Letters of Intent, Teaming Agreements, Third-Party Intermediary Agreements, and Statements of Work. 
• Lead or support critical negotiations to advance software sales and licensing initiatives. 
• Partner with internal teams to ensure transactions align with Shield AI's strategic objectives and growth goals. 

What you'll do:

• Analyze and negotiate terms related to intellectual property rights, including software licensing models (perpetual, subscription, SaaS, embedded) and data rights. 
• Administer and monitor contract performance, managing modifications, renewals, amendments, and terminations as necessary. 
• Negotiate and administer Reseller and Broker agreements to facilitate internationals sales of goods and services in specific territories. 
• Support proposal development and pricing strategies to meet international and commercial requirements. 
• Monitor global trends in software contracting and advise on best practices and emerging regulatory requirements. 
• Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify risks and recommend mitigating strategies. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. 
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams to address contractual issues and resolve disputes. 
• Maintain organized records of all contract-related documentation. 

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in contracts administration, with specific experience in international contracts and commercial software licensing agreements. 
• Strong grasp of intellectual property rights and software licensing and pricing models. 
• Familiarity with international trade regulations including export controls. 
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions and managing complex agreements. 
• Exceptional organizational skills, communication and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently as well as support multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). 

Preferred (not required) qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Business Administration or a related field 
• Certification in Contracts Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, or similar) 
• Experience working with global clients, including familiarity with INCOTERMS and multinational contracting standards. 
• Knowledge of risk management strategies specific to international and commercial software agreements. 
• Experience managing contracts in multiple currencies and jurisdictions.