Contracts Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contracts Manager who wants to join a dedicated in-house legal team at a growing public company in the space sector. This role reports directly to the Associate General Counsel with a dotted line to the Director of USG Contracts and Global Proposals. The primary responsibilities of the role include reviewing and negotiating agreements with Planet's vendors and suppliers for both products and services. In addition this role will provide support for contract and proposal operations, including updating our contracts management system and submitting vendor registrations for sales-side agreements.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience managing and supporting the full lifecycle of contracts, from negotiation and drafting to execution and closeout. Candidates with experience in manufacturing, space, government, or emerging technology industries will stand out. This role will appeal to candidates who are collaborative and committed to business-first outcomes. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make an impact with your skills and your enthusiasm.

This is a full-time, hybrid position which will require you to work from our San Francisco HQ or Arlington Office 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own:

• Intake, review, negotiate and finalize agreements for Data Processing, SaaS, NDAs, and procurement statements of work for hardware, software, and other company vendors in line with company processes and legal requirements.
• Draft subcontractor services agreements in line with sales-side agreements to ensure rights and obligations align with client specifications.
• Identify potential contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure proposal execution, including preparing vendor registrations, maintaining customer portal credentials, obtaining notarizations/apostilles and bank guarantees, and other required documentation.
• Update and maintain accurate records in our contracts management systems.
• Form trusted partnership with internal stakeholders (e.g., product, sales, and procurement) and external parties (e.g., vendors, subcontractors).
• Support improvements to Planet's legal department by streamlining processes, forms, and operations.
• Other project support as required.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to learn and follow standardized processes and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in contract management software and Google and Microsoft Office Suites.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to tailor communication to the target audience.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience in the space sector.
• Passion for space technologies.
• Experience working at a public company.
• Paralegal, contracts management, or other similar credentials.
• Multilingual and/or experience working internationally.
• Familiarity with contracting with US state and local governments.

Application Deadline:

August 1, 2025 by 11:59 PM PDT

EAR/ITAR Requirements:

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate's ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.