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We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship. Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.\nJob Purpose\nThe Contracts Manager will report to the General Counsel and manage the full contract lifecycle, from intake, review, and negotiation through execution, renewals, and ongoing obligation tracking, across procurement, sales, finance, and other commercial agreements. The role will support agreements across various industries including consumer electronics, medical, and defense, ensuring contractual alignment with business objectives and mitigating legal and commercial risk.\nKey Responsibilities\nDraft, review, analyze, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, supply and joint development agreements, order forms, SaaS and subscription agreements, amendments, leases, and other procurement, sales, and finance agreements.\nPartner with Sales, Procurement, Finance, IT, and other cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, provide contractual guidance, and identify and escalate material legal or commercial risks. \nIndependently negotiate agreements exercising sound judgment regarding when to escalate non-standard, material, or higher-risk issues to the General Counsel.\nOwn and continuously improve the contract lifecycle management (CLM) process, including intake, workflows, templates, playbooks, approvals, execution, tracking, renewals, reporting, and contract visibility.\nMaintain accurate contract records and track key obligations, renewal dates, expiration dates, and other ongoing contractual commitments.\nComplete customer and vendor onboarding, security, and procurement questionnaires, coordinating with internal stakeholders to provide accurate and timely responses.\nQualifications\n4+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in an in-house legal, contracts management, or corporate paralegal environment.\nStrong understanding of commercial contract provisions, including indemnification, warranties, limitation of liability, confidentiality, termination, intellectual property, and revenue recognition.\nExperience working with a contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform, such as Evisort. \nStrong judgment and ability to independently manage negotiations while recognizing when issues require escalation or additional legal review.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat and/or e-signature platforms.\nStrong communication, organization, and attention to detail.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, professional certification, or relevant continuing education.\nExperience working in a startup or high-growth company.\nExperience supporting commercial agreements across consumer electronics, medical, and defense industries.\nFamiliarity with FAR, DFARS, subcontracting requirements, and ITAR/export compliance.\nVulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. 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