Contracts Manager

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs builds and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial environmental and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planets data to develop new technologies drive revenue power research and solve our worlds toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design manufacturing data processing and software engineering our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco Washington DC Germany Austria Slovenia and The Netherlands.

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 Planets vendors and suppliers for both products and 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 Youll 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 Planets legal department by streamlining processes forms and operations.
• Other project support as required.

What You Bring:

• Bachelors 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 candidates 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.

Why we care so much about Belonging.
Were dedicated to helping the whole Planet and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. Thats why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belongingdreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you but youre thinking you might not have all the qualifications please... do apply! At Planet we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We dont just fill positions we aspire to fulfill peoples careers most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be so we hope youre excited to come along for the ride.

EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Know Your Rights.

Accommodations:
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