At Pitney Bowes, we do the right thing, the right way.  As a member of our team, you can too.

We have amazing people who are the driving force, the inspiration and foundation of our company. Our thriving culture can be broken down into four components: Client. Team. Win. Innovate.

We actively look for prospects who:
•    Are passionate about client success.
•    Enjoy collaborating with others.
•    Strive to exceed expectations.
•    Move boldly in the quest for superior and best in market solutions.

Job Description:

Pitney Bowes is seeking a full-time Contracts Manager to join our Legal Department supporting the Presort business. This position is fully remote and reports directly to the Presort business unit attorney, who is located on the East Coast.

You Are:

A meticulous and business-minded contracts professional who can balance legal risk with commercial objectives. You bring strong drafting and negotiation skills, an ability to interpret complex contractual terms, and a practical understanding of how agreements affect business operations. You communicate with confidence, collaborate effectively across functions, manage priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You exercise sound judgment in identifying and escalating risk while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach that supports business goals.

You Will:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g., service agreements, amendments, transportation agreements, NDA, DPA)

• 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.

• Established understanding of basic commercial provisions, e.g., limitation of liability, indemnification, and confidentiality provisions. 

• 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.

You Bring:

• 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.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and e-signature tools (e.g., Salesforce, SharePoint, DocuSign).
• Knowledge of data privacy and information security considerations in commercial contracts.

We will:

• Provide the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• Offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
• Deliver challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization
• Offer comprehensive benefits globally (PB Live Well)

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.

All qualified applicants, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, are encouraged to apply. 

All interested individuals must apply online. Individuals with disabilities who cannot apply via our online application should refer to the alternate application options via our Individuals with Disabilities link.