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Corporate Contracts Manager

Verisign Inc.
$123,500 - $167,100
United States, Virginia, Reston
12061 Bluemont Way (Show on map)
May 13, 2025
Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services. We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career. The Contracts Manager position provides high quality, cost-effective legal support for the Company as a member of the Contracting Organization within the Law Department. The position is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor contracts as well as risk mitigation. Key responsibilities: Reviews, drafts, and negotiates a variety of commercial agreements (MSAs, NDAs, Order Forms, SOWs, etc.), including technology/software licensing (both SaaS and on-prem), support, subscription, marketing, product, co-location, peering, paid connectivity, finance, HR, and facility agreements. Experience redlining and negotiating vendor contracts. Works closely with cross-functional teams and coordinates and obtains approvals with internal stakeholders. Ensures transaction terms comply with Company policies and risk tolerance. Drafts legal assessments detailing contract terms, conditions and identifies risk mitigation strategies. Serves as lead support to business unit on assigned transactions; supports weekly status update meetings. Works closely with management and provides updates in a timely manner. Qualifications and Required Skills: 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience, required 8+ years commercial transactional experience including procurement related agreements with a high-level of attention to detail, required Strong knowledge of commercial contract terms and ability to identify and analyze key issues Strong organizational and project management skills, including managing transactions working cross functionally to finalize agreements for the procurement of goods and services Aptitude to quickly absorb new information Highly developed interpersonal skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Comfortable receiving edits and feedback on work product Ability to summarize large amounts of information and present work product to management, identifying key issues and recommendations Flexibility to quickly adjust to new priorities and/or process changes Ability to work independently and appropriately prioritize a high volume of transactions Demonstrated leadership, team-working, and team-building skills Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM), preferred Certified Professional Contract Manager (CCPM), preferred This position is based in our Reston, VA office The pay range is $123,500 - $167,100. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and Company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards. Verisign is an equal opportunity employer. That means we recruit, hire, compensate, train, promote, transfer, and administer all terms and conditions of employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law. Additional Information: Our Careers Page Our Benefits Summary Verisign in the Community Our EEO Statement Our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants/Candidates Reasonable Accommodations Staffing agency policy: No fees will be paid for unsolicited resumes submitted to Verisign or our employees by third parties.