Contract Manager

Who are we?
Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.
We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.
We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.
We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us!

Why this role? The legal team at Cohere is dynamic, fast-paced and cross-functional, supporting all areas of the organization with an aim to provide efficient, scalable legal processes and support. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of enterprise AI contract management and work on streamlining our contractual processes to support rapid growth. The Contract Manager will be a key player in scaling Cohere's contract operations, working closely with the Legal team, Sales, Product, and Finance to ensure smooth contract execution and management.

As Contract Manager, you will:
Serve as the primary point of contact for responding to contract-related requests that don't require legal counsel, providing timely and accurate guidance on standard contract terms and processes

Assist with triage of legal requests and allocate to appropriate counsel where necessary.

Manage and maintain legal document management systems, ensuring all contracts, amendments, and related documents are properly organized, tracked, and accessible

Monitor contract compliance and key dates, providing proactive notifications for renewals, expirations, and critical milestones

Oversee the contract lifecycle from initiation through execution, including drafting standard agreements, managing approvals, and maintaining contract repositories

Develop and implement efficient contract management processes and workflows to support business growth and reduce operational friction

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Product, and Finance to ensure contract terms align with business objectives and operational requirements

Support the legal team with contract administration, data entry, and preparation of contractual materials

Create and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency

Analyze contract data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement

Assist with reporting on contracts

You may be a good fit if:
You have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in contract management, preferably in a fast-paced technology or AI company

You possess strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously

You have excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and can effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

You are comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities

You have a practical, business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal requirements with business needs

You are proficient with contract management software, specifically Ironclad, including setting up and managing workflows and templates.

You are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google productivity tools,

You have experience with standard contract types including NDAs, master service agreements, and procurement contracts

Familiarity with AI industry contracts and technology sector agreements will be considered an asset

Experience in implementing or optimizing contract mana