Position: CLM Technical Architect (Ironclad) Location: Remote within U.S. Type: Contract on a W2 (Part-Time, 10-20 Hours per Week) Duration: Initial 3-Month Engagement (with potential extension to 6+ months) Hours: U.S. Afternoon Coverage Preferred (approximately 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST) Targeted Pay Rate: $75-$95/hour on a W-2, commensurate with experience Start Date: ASAP Elevate is seeking an experienced CLM Technical Architect with deep Ironclad expertise to support a client engagement focused on optimizing and enhancing a contract lifecycle management environment. This consultant will serve as the lead functional and technical resource for Ironclad configuration, workflow design, process optimization, and Salesforce integration initiatives while partnering directly with client stakeholders. This is a highly visible consulting engagement requiring a combination of strong technical expertise, legal operations knowledge, stakeholder management skills, and hands-on Ironclad administration experience. K̲e̲y̲ ̲R̲e̲s̲p̲o̲n̲s̲i̲b̲i̲l̲i̲t̲i̲e̲s̲ Serve as the lead resource for Ironclad solution design, configuration, implementation, and optimization. Translate business requirements into scalable CLM workflows and technical solutions. Design and implement contract intake, drafting, review, approval, execution, and post-signature workflows. Configure workflow logic, templates, metadata, permissions, approval routing, reporting structures, and user roles. Support Salesforce-to-Ironclad integrations, including data mapping, workflow automation, process design, and field synchronization. Collaborate with Legal, Legal Operations, Sales, Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders to recommend process improvements and system enhancements. Troubleshoot workflow, reporting, integration, and platform-related issues. Lead client meetings, requirements-gathering sessions, and solution discussions. Create technical documentation, testing plans, configuration specifications, and knowledge-transfer materials. Support user acceptance testing (UAT), deployment activities, and ongoing platform governance. Identify automation opportunities and best practices to improve contract lifecycle management processes. Required Qualifications 5+ years of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) experience. Hands-on experience configuring and administering Ironclad CLM. Experience designing and implementing complex contract workflows. Strong understanding of contract management processes and legal operations functions. Experience supporting or implementing Salesforce integrations + Experience integrating Ironclad with Salesforce and other enterprise systems preferred. Ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions. Experience working directly with clients and business stakeholders. Ability to work independently in a consulting environment. Exceptional client-facing communication skills. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Previous experience serving as a CLM Technical Architect, Solution Architect, or Lead Consultant highly preferred. To Apply: Please submit your resume in Word format and a brief summary of your Ironclad experience to Briana at: briana.salyers@elevate.law Elevate Legal Talent provides an unparalleled platform for legal, legal operations, and legal technology professionals to work with innovative companies and law firms worldwide. As a member of our talent community, you will have access to networking opportunities, professional development resources, and exciting consulting engagements tailored to your expertise. Elevate Legal Talent is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes qualified candidates from all backgrounds.