Legal Contracts Manager

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure’s Legal team is seeking a Contracts Manager to support the business teams responsible for developing and operating Rowan’s data centers and related infrastructure. The position will work alongside attorneys and other professionals to draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including agreements for engineering, construction, procurement, facility operations, consulting, and other project-related services. The position will also support contracting processes, including establishing and managing contracting workflows through contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting skills, excellent commercial judgment, and be able to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. You must be comfortable collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop and carry out creative solutions for resolving complex legal and commercial issues. This is not a back-office role; to succeed, a candidate will need to exemplify ownership and be a trusted and valued partner to the business.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% for company gatherings.

Location: Denver, CO or Seattle, WA (hybrid in-office role)

Compensation

$130-$150K (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including agreements for engineering, construction, procurement, facility operations, and utility infrastructure and services
• Develop, document and continuously improve processes for contract intake, prioritization, review, and approval
• Develop and continuously improve standard contract templates
• Build and manage CLM workflows to improve contracting efficiency
• Provide practical advice to business teams on negotiations, vendor relations and contract terms
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to prioritize and streamline contracting workflows
• Coordinate with other members of the Legal team and outside counsel on complex deals

Education, Skills, and Experience

• BA degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of contracts management, paralegal or comparable experience within a law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively across departments and with outside counsel
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-priority tasks
• Proficiency in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts and other legal documents, particularly contracts for construction and operation of critical infrastructure
• Experience using CLM tools to manage contract workflows, approvals, and reporting
• Experience establishing and managing legal processes for internal stakeholders

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

• At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery.
• Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful.
• We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington.
• Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

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Pay and benefits

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan