Aescape is looking for a Contracts Manager who can help manage the commercial and operational aspects of client and vendor contracting. You’ll be working closely with our legal team on day-to-day priorities as well as pivotal initiatives across various internal teams. This is a fast-paced and collaborative role that requires someone who is comfortable with first-chair negotiation and project management across a wide range of topics and teams.

This is an amazing opportunity for you to get in at an early-stage robotics company, develop commercial negotiation capabilities, and help grow our team as we revolutionize an industry. 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is hybrid, but candidates must be local to NYC metro area

Aescape is the NY-based lifestyle robotics company redefining self-care. 

We announced the world's first commercially available, fully automated AI-powered massage experience with Equinox in March — and this is only the beginning. We are in a period of rapid growth, launching our category-transforming product throughout 2024 with global leaders in hospitality, wellness, sports and fitness.  

Backed by $80M in funding from investors like Valor Equity Partners (an early investor in Tesla and SpaceX), we've assembled a team of top talent across connected hardware and fitness from industry giants like Amazon, Apple, Peloton, Tonal, Uber, The New York Knicks, and more to bring people and robotics together for better living.

In less than 48 hours since announcing our launch and partnership, publications like WIRED, Fast Company, Popular Science, Sports Business Journal, Fortune and Now This News have covered our news, with remarkable enthusiasm. 

What You’ll Do 

As a Contracts Manager at Aescape you will:

• Manage the commercial contract lifecycle from initiation to signature, including redlining, and negotiating contracts in accordance with internal & external requirements.

• Identify and escalate appropriate issues to business leaders and/or the legal team for feedback and review.

• Compile a “playbook” of pre-approved language to respond to common revisions proposed by third-parties.

• Maintain a comprehensive database of all commercial contracts, including key terms, renewal dates, and obligations. 

• Monitor existing contracts and facilitate contract changes and terminations as needed.

• Continuously explore best practices and new innovative ways to support the commercial contracting process.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including legal, sales, operations & finance) and external parties to facilitate contract negotiations and other projects of the legal team.

• Support the legal team with other administrative tasks as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of experience in a role involving contract negotiation directly with counterparties.

• BA or BS in business, engineering or related field; JD and/or MBA is a plus.

• Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology. Extensive proficiency in reviewing and negotiating vendor contracts, with a specialized emphasis on Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Subscription Agreements, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). 

• Experience working within e-signature platforms and one or more contract lifecycle management systems (Jira and ContractSafe is a plus+).

• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to wrangle internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines.

What’s In It For You 

• Join a trailblazing tech company anticipated to transform the massage industry

• The chance to make a difference with a product that empowers healthier and happier living

• Team culture driven by passion, ambition, empowerment, inclusion, curiosity, and fun!

• We’ll grow together – your personal and professional growth are equally important

• An environment that empowers individuals, emboldens teams, and rewards achievement

• Early stage equity in a company led by serial entrepreneurs with multiple exits

• Free massages in NY and SF HQ!

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance covered by us (if scheduled 30+ hours/week) 

• 401k with 4% company match

• Unlimited vacation, generous parental leave 

• Working late? Dinner is on us.

• Competitive pay + bonus + equity plan. The salary range for the role is $100,000-$125,000.

Begin Your Aescape Career Journey

At Aescape, we're on a mission to redefine self-care for a better world, and we're seeking trailblazers to join us on this journey. We're inspired by individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to learn. We value diverse perspectives and resourceful, determined individuals who are committed to making a difference. At Aescape, we empower people to reach their full potential, just as our product empowers better living. If you're ready to innovate, create, and make a meaningful impact, we want you on our team.

YOUR JOURNEY. YOUR AESCAPE.