Pitney Bowes is hiring a Contracts Manager - Commercial to support its Presort business within the Legal Department. This fully remote position reports directly to the Presort business unit attorney on the East Coast. You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements while balancing legal risk with business objectives.
What You'll Do
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, amendments, transportation agreements, NDAs, and DPAs.
- Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, applicable laws, and regulations.
- Collaborate closely with internal counsel to align contract language with legal strategy, risk tolerances, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with business stakeholders in sales, finance, operations, account management, and leadership to incorporate commercial terms and ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Identify, assess, and communicate contract risks and opportunities, providing clear and actionable recommendations to management.
- Exercise independent judgment within established guidelines and escalate complex or high-risk matters to internal counsel.
- Engage directly with external clients and partners to negotiate terms, resolve issues, and drive contract closure with professionalism and tact.
- Maintain organized and accurate contract files, correspondence, and database entries in internal systems.
- Support process improvements by maintaining templates, playbooks, and workflow documentation to enhance consistency and efficiency.
- Ensure appropriate handling of sensitive information and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, data integrity, and ethical conduct.
- Apply a basic understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance principles when negotiating data processing agreements.
- Maintain flexibility to occasionally support after-hours or time-sensitive negotiations to meet client and business needs.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a contracts management or administration role within a corporate legal department or similar environment.
- Proven experience editing (able to redline Word documents) and negotiating complex, client-facing commercial agreements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision and ability to assess when to escalate issues.
- Skilled at articulating legal and commercial risks to senior stakeholders and recommending practical solutions.
- Confident yet diplomatic when negotiating terms and defending key positions under pressure.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and e-signature tools such as Salesforce, SharePoint, or DocuSign.
- Knowledge of data privacy and information security considerations in commercial contracts.
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the Presort business unit attorney.
Benefits & Compensation
- Opportunity to grow and develop your career.
- An inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas.
- Challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization.
- Comprehensive benefits globally through the PB Live Well program.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position.
Pitney Bowes is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability (mental or physical), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
