Senior Contracts Specialist

Arctic Wolf, with its unicorn valuation, is the leader in security operations in an exciting and fast-growing industry—cybersecurity. We have won countless awards for our excellence in security operations and remain dedicated to providing an industry-leading customer and employee experience.

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Senior Contracts Specialist to be a part of making this happen.

The Senior Contracts Specialist will act as a liaison to the Commercial Legal team, internal clients, customers, partners, and vendors to prepare, examine, analyze, draft, negotiate and process various types of commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements. The Senior Contracts Specialist will play an integral role in the management of administrative activities within the Commercial-Legal and Sourcing teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including specifically, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and other assigned documents.
• Collaborates with their legal supervisor to control agreement versions and prepare final drafts for review through execution.
• Manages and tracks the signature process from beginning to end, including intake, signature processing, distribution and records retention for fully executed contracts.
• Continue development of negotiations playbooks to capture fallback positions approved by counsel and document supporting business rationale that justify approach taken to review provisions for particular types of engagements.
• Analyze commercial agreements and complete monthly data report against contracts attributes.
• Prepare reports related to the Commercial Legal Team’s activities as requested.
• Support administrative tasks related to corporate acquisition and integration activities, including analysis of contracts, assignment and consent letters, and other activities as assigned.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Engage in continuous process improvement to further streamline contract processes within this role’s areas of responsibility.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of legal/contract drafting experience. Paralegal or other legal training, preferred.
• Ability to identify risks within an engagement and escalate as appropriate.
• Familiarity with the framework and operation of Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Comfort and ability to learn and utilize a variety of software tools such as contracts management systems and compliance research / case management systems.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Salesforce, and Docusign proficiently.
• Strong written, analytical, and communication skills.
• Possesses attention to detail and sense of urgency in dealing with varying workload volumes.
• Ability to prioritize tasks according to changing business demands.
• Ability to work independently and escalate issues and questions, as needed.
• Strong and demonstrated organizational skills to manage multiple priorities within a fast paced environment.
• Skilled in demonstrating strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
• Skilled in client relations skills consistent with professional communications; effective, prompt and courteous communications especially in handling sensitive communications with parties.

ABOUT ARCTIC WOLF

At Arctic Wolf we’re cultivating a collaborative and productive work environment that welcomes a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and ideas to make our teams even stronger as we grow globally. We’ve been named one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the world for 2022 (Fast Company)—and the 2^nd Most Innovative Security Company. This is in addition to consecutive awards from Top Workplace USA (2021, 2022), Best Places to Work - USA (2021, 2022) and Great Place to Work - Canada (2021, 2022). 

OUR VALUES

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good. 

We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.  

We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities. 

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including: 

• Equity for all employees
• Flexible time off, paid volunteer days and paid parental leave
• RRSP and 401k match
• Training and career development programs

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing recruiting@arcticwolf.com. 

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies).
• Background checks are required for this position.