Contract Management Consultant – Fractional

Remote, USA • Full-time • Posted 2026-05-31

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Review, negotiate, and manage all client-facing contracts including MSAs, SOWs, service agreements, and amendments
Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related questions across Sales, Account Management, and Finance
Identify legal and commercial risks in client agreements and recommend protective language or structural changes
Partner with Sales during the deal process to ensure contracts are client-friendly without compromising Podean's interests
Support Account Management in navigating mid-engagement changes, scope creep, and client pushback on terms
Lead the development and rollout of standardized contract templates, frameworks, and approval workflows across Podean's global markets - US, Europe, LATAM, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East
Audit existing contracts across regions to surface inconsistencies, gaps, and risk - and build a clear remediation plan
Develop region-specific variations that maintain global consistency while reflecting local legal requirements and market norms
Build and maintain a global contracts playbook that lets regional teams move fast while staying within approved guardrails
Be the internal authority on contract standards, keeping all regional offices aligned on approved terms and escalation paths
Engage local legal counsel in key markets as needed for compliance and enforceability
Help evolve Podean's pricing and engagement models - retainer structures, performance-based terms, milestone billing, and other frameworks that better reflect the value we deliver
Stay current on marketplace industry norms, e-commerce service agreements, and relevant legal considerations across our key markets

5+ years in contract management, legal operations, or commercial management - ideally within a digital agency, SaaS, or e-commerce environment
Proven experience building or standardizing contract frameworks across multiple markets or business units
Deep familiarity with MSAs, SOWs, and client service agreements in a professional services context
Working knowledge of how contract terms and legal requirements differ across the US, UK, EU, APAC, and LATAM
Sharp eye for risk in contract language - and the ability to translate legal nuance into plain business guidance
Commercial mindset: you think about how deals are structured, not just whether the paperwork is clean
Strong cross-functional communicator - able to work across Sales, Finance, and AM without getting siloed, and influence regional teams without direct authority
Highly organized, comfortable juggling multiple active negotiations across time zones
Experience in global, multi-market organizations strongly preferred
JD or paralegal background is a plus