Contract Manager, Cohere
$140-240k
For candidates in Canada, the Compensation Range is: $155,000 – $270,000 [CAD]
More information about location
Enterprise-grade AI solutions for real-world business problems
Posted today
Enterprise-grade AI solutions for real-world business problems
501-1000 employees
Posted today
$140-240k
For candidates in Canada, the Compensation Range is: $155,000 – $270,000 [CAD]
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To empower businesses to scale innovation, boost productivity, and drive progress that reaches everyone.
Role
Who you are
- You have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in contract management, preferably in a fast-paced technology or AI company
- You possess strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
- You have excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and can effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- You are comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
- You have a practical, business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal requirements with business needs
- You are proficient with contract management software, specifically Ironclad, including setting up and managing workflows and templates
- You are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google productivity tools,
- You have experience with standard contract types including NDAs, master service agreements, and procurement contracts
- Familiarity with AI industry contracts and technology sector agreements will be considered an asset
- Experience in implementing or optimizing contract management processes will be considered an asset
- You are proactive, solutions-focused, and enjoy finding ways to improve operational efficiency
- If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply
What the job involves
- The legal team at Cohere is dynamic, fast-paced and cross-functional, supporting all areas of the organization with an aim to provide efficient, scalable legal processes and support
- This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of enterprise AI contract management and work on streamlining our contractual processes to support rapid growth
- The Contract Manager will be a key player in scaling Cohere's contract operations, working closely with the Legal team, Sales, Product, and Finance to ensure smooth contract execution and management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for responding to contract-related requests that don't require legal counsel, providing timely and accurate guidance on standard contract terms and processes
- Assist with triage of legal requests and allocate to appropriate counsel where necessary
- Manage and maintain legal document management systems, ensuring all contracts, amendments, and related documents are properly organized, tracked, and accessible
- Monitor contract compliance and key dates, providing proactive notifications for renewals, expirations, and critical milestones
- Oversee the contract lifecycle from initiation through execution, including drafting standard agreements, managing approvals, and maintaining contract repositories
- Develop and implement efficient contract management processes and workflows to support business growth and reduce operational friction
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Product, and Finance to ensure contract terms align with business objectives and operational requirements
- Support the legal team with contract administration, data entry, and preparation of contractual materials
- Create and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency
- Analyze contract data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement
- Assist with reporting on contracts
Our take
Many businesses are now faced with the challenge of adopting advanced AI safely and securely. While AI tools like ChatGPT are making headlines, companies (especially those in regulated industries such as banking, telecoms, or government services) worry about privacy, compliance, and control over their sensitive data. Cohere addresses these concerns by offering AI solutions that can be trained on a company's internal data and, importantly, run on their own infrastructure rather than relying on external cloud providers. And in a world where data breaches and regulatory scrutiny are constant threats, this focus on trust and security is key.
In a competitive landscape dominated by giants like OpenAI, Google, and Elon Musk's xAI, Cohere is setting itself apart by targeting businesses exclusively. Its approach has earned it contracts with some big names, like Royal Bank of Canada, Fujitsu, LG, Oracle, and Dell. By focusing on reliability and enterprise adoption rather than viral consumer appeal, Cohere has carved out a strong niche for itself.
This isn't going unnoticed either, as the company recently raised $500M, boosting its valuation to $6.8B, and brought on board top talent from Meta and Uber to strengthen its leadership team. Alongside this, it's doubled its annual recurring revenue to $100M in 2025 and is aiming to hit $200M by year-end. With its North platform for AI agents and a lean cost structure compared with larger rivals, Cohere is very much ready for more growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
192% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Apr 2026
$600m
SERIES E
Sep 2025
$100m
LATE VC
Total funding: $2.1bn
Company benefits
- Six weeks’ paid vacation
- Equity / stock options
- RRSP, 401(k), and Pension Scheme contributions
- Coverage for 100% of your insurance premiums across health, dental, vision, and travel
- Additional coverage for accessing mental health providers/services
- Six months of fully paid parental leave, including adoption and surrogacy
- Financial support for egg freezing and IVF in Canada and the UK
- A monthly fitness and wellness allowance
- Globally dispersed company that supports a remote work culture
- A $2,000 annual education benefit for professional development
- A weekly stipend for meals when working remotely and catered lunch when working from one of our global offices
- A monthly arts and culture allowance
- A monthly quality time allowance
Company HQ
Grange Park, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Aidan Gomez
(Co-Founder & CEO)Aidan received a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Oxford in 2024 and has served as Cohere's CEO since co-founding the company in 2019.
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