Contracts Manager at StepStone Group

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Recruitment, Technology, AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law or Legal Studies or similar
  • 3–5 years of experience in a contracts, legal operations, or paralegal role (in-house required), preferably in the tech industry
  • Solid understanding of common commercial contract terms
  • Experience using contract management systems (e.g., Linksquares, Ironclad, DocuSign CLM, Salesforce integration a plus), CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Hubspot), and CPQ technology (e.g., Salesforce CPQ, Oracle CPQ Cloud, SAP CPQ)
  • Ability to exercise sound reason and judgment to resolve complex issues
  • Strong project management and execution skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong record-keeping abilities
  • Proficiency with technology and willingness to learn technical elements of multiple business applications
  • Willingness to travel as needed for Legal Team meetings and Appcast functions

Responsibilities

  • Review, draft, and negotiate standard commercial agreements and related ordering documents with guidance from the Legal Team (NDAs, MSAs, Service Agreements)
  • Leverage CPQ technology to ensure accurate and compliant contract creation, reflecting approved pricing and terms
  • Support the management of the contract lifecycle processes by utilizing a CLM including execution, tracking, and renewals
  • Facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration including serving as a liaison between the legal team and business units to support both internal and vendor contracts
  • Run relevant reports on contract status, expiration dates, and other relevant data
  • Coordinate closely with Sales Operations to align processes, deal flow, and generate reporting for the business
  • Assist in developing and improving processes, playbooks, templates, and system automations
  • Manage a centralized repository for internal legal documents, FAQs, and guidance
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment to meet deadlines

Skills

Contract Review
Contract Drafting
Contract Negotiation
CPQ
CLM
NDAs
MSAs
Service Agreements
Legal Operations
Sales Operations

StepStone Group

Global private markets investment firm

About StepStone Group

StepStone Group manages a large amount of private capital, totaling over $91 billion, with around $24 billion in assets under management. The firm specializes in private markets, focusing on various investment strategies including private equity, infrastructure, real assets, real estate, and private debt. StepStone creates tailored investment portfolios for sophisticated investors by using a disciplined research approach that combines primary investments, secondary market purchases, and co-investments. This comprehensive strategy sets StepStone apart from competitors, as it emphasizes customization and thorough research to meet the specific needs of its clients. The goal of StepStone is to provide effective investment solutions that maximize returns for its clients.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$8,091.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Venture Capital, Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Mental Health Support
Paid Vacation
Wellness Program

Risks

AI-powered investment platforms may challenge StepStone's traditional strategies.
StepStone's cybersecurity involvement may increase exposure to cyber threats.
Shift towards AI-native platforms requires StepStone to adapt investment strategies.

Differentiation

StepStone Group offers customized exposure to private real estate investments.
The firm manages over US$91 billion in private capital allocations globally.
StepStone integrates primaries, secondaries, and co-investments in its portfolio strategies.

Upsides

Growing interest in AI solutions can enhance StepStone's investment strategies.
AI-driven risk management trends offer new opportunities for StepStone's portfolio.
Expansion in cybersecurity intelligence can improve StepStone's security measures.

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