Enterprise Contract Manager chez Kendra Scott, LLC

We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence, and inspired design. Founded on Family, Fashion and Philanthropy, we believe that our employees and customers are the heart and soul of our brand, and that giving back is the truest form of success. Fashion meets innovation in the design of our two state-of-the-art facilities based in the heart of Austin, Texas, and overflows into the design of our growing retail environment across the country.   

• Manage the contract intake and workflow process in Ironclad, ensuring timely review, approval, and execution.
• Serve as the system owner for Ironclad, helping configure, maintain, and optimize the contract lifecycle management tool.
• Track contract renewals, obligations, and compliance metrics to reduce risk and avoid missed deadlines.

• Partner with business stakeholders to review, draft, and enhance contractual terms, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Support contract negotiations by advising on risk allocation, performance obligations, and preferred terms to drive cost savings and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with the Legal team to secure review and approval of medium- to high-material contracts.
• Draft and maintain business term playbooks to ensure consistency and efficiency in contract negotiations.

• Contribute to achieving 15–20% incremental savings by identifying cost efficiencies and favorable terms across enterprise agreements.
• Reduce reliance on outside counsel through effective in-house contract review, saving time and expense.
• Drive operational efficiencies by standardizing processes, accelerating turnaround times, and enabling scalable contract support.

• Educate cross-functional teams on preferred contract terms and negotiation strategies through training sessions, toolkits, and office hours.
• Provide guidance to business partners on contract compliance and risk mitigation.
• Act as a trusted liaison between business stakeholders and Legal, ensuring policies and governance are consistently applied.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, or related field (JD or paralegal certification a plus).
• 5+ years’ experience in contract management, legal operations, or contract administration in a high-growth environment.
• Experience managing or supporting a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system (Ironclad strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of contract review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial agreements.
• Proven track record of driving cost savings, process improvements, and cross-functional education.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A shared appreciation for our 3 core values of Family, Fashion and Philanthropy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.