Datadog

Datadog

Senior Contracts Manager

New York, New York, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$116k-$154kDetected 13 days ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role100
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

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Green-card follow-through: 100%

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Files H-1B transfers

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About the role

  • Datadog is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager based in our New York City office to review and negotiate vendor agreements, including those with non-standard terms and moderate complexity.
  • You will advise Procurement and internal stakeholders on contractual, commercial, operational, and compliance risks.

Responsibilities

  • Manage matters across the contract lifecycle, from intake through renewal or termination, and support global or cross-regional transactions as needed.
  • Partner with Product, Privacy, Security, and Procurement to assess risk and recommend practical positions.
  • Interpret existing agreements and advise stakeholders on rights, obligations, renewals, amendments, termination, and risk exposure. Support resolution of vendor disputes by developing recommended positions and coordinating with Legal and business stakeholders.
  • Manage contract templates and negotiation playbooks, along with the policies and procedures behind them.
  • Build self-service resources and workflow improvements that scale.
  • Partner with the Legal Operations team to improve contracting technology, reporting, intake, and automation, including contract systems and AI-assisted contract review tools.
  • Mentor other contracts professionals and support their negotiations on non-standard terms. Train business stakeholders on contracting processes and policy compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage moderately complex commercial matters independently, support high-complexity matters alongside attorneys or management, exercise sound judgment within established risk frameworks (including when to involve an attorney or manager), and develop practical solutions to non-standard issues.
  • A problem solver who identifies efficiency and scalability opportunities and leads their implementation.
  • Organized and process-driven, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters at once and reprioritize quickly when business needs change.

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience negotiating and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements, or 6 years with a master's degree in a relevant field.

Nice to have

  • Experience with real estate contracting and vendor dispute resolution is a plus.

Compensation

  • $116,000 - $154,000 USD

Company info

  • It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • t opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics
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