Staff Counsel

GoDaddy is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to join its Commercial Legal Team! This is an exciting opportunity that requires the successful candidate to manage the full lifecycle of GoDaddy’s commercial transactions from initiation to completion. This ideal candidate must be process oriented with strong experience in vendor contracts and partnership-building. Attention to detail, proactive management of deadlines, and the ability to anticipate issues are essential. Additionally, this role requires excellent contract processing, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills to effectively support our organization and drive success.

• →Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, statements of work, amendments, and non-disclosure agreements, while partnering with legal, procurement, and finance teams to close deals with the appropriate level of risk
• →Drive process improvements and initiatives to simplify and track commercial transactions from beginning to end, while troubleshooting processes, systems, and other legal issues across the team
• →Maintain and update contract databases and contract management systems to ensure efficient retrieval, visibility, and tracking of contract statuses
• →Assist in developing and refining contract templates, clauses, and processes to improve efficiency, mitigate risks, and support commercial transaction activities across the organisation
• →Provide training and support on commercial transaction processes and track team metrics, including contracting efficiency, negotiation outcomes, and outside counsel spend

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law
• 5+ years of contracts management, paralegal, or other comparable experience in a law firm or legal department with experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts
• Exceptional understanding of contract law and procurement practices
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software
• Client-service oriented with a proactive approach to addressing and resolving issues

• Paralegal certificate, LLM, or JD preferred

We encourage you to apply even if your experience or skillset doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement. We value a wide range of backgrounds and transferable skills, and we are excited to support learning and growth.