Business Development Manager (Contract)
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary:
Are you a detail-oriented, collaborative professional with a passion for the gaming and entertainment industry? This exciting hybrid opportunity places you at the heart of a dynamic partnerships and licensing team supporting one of the world's largest gaming studios, with millions of active players worldwide. In this role, you will serve as a critical operational backbone for senior Business Development managers, owning key processes across the full lifecycle of partnership contracts — from preparing negotiation materials and managing documentation to supplier onboarding and payment processing. You will play a meaningful role in ensuring compliance, maintaining rights trackers, triaging external partnership proposals, and identifying opportunities to streamline and optimize Business Development workflows. With approximately 80 to 85 percent of your time dedicated to hands-on project and process management and the remainder spent collaborating with internal stakeholders, this position offers a rare blend of operational depth and strategic visibility within a high-impact gaming environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Support senior Business Development managers in executing and managing partnership contracts, ensuring timely processing and compliance throughout all deal stages
Assist with the preparation of negotiation materials, contract templates, and operational tasks across all phases of the deal lifecycle
Ensure proper filing of executed agreements and all relevant documentation within the contracts management system and SharePoint
Manage supplier setup and payment requests to partners using internal procurement and finance tools as needed
Look up and execute non-disclosure agreements for new partnerships where none currently exist
Maintain the Licensed DLC rights tracker and other team trackers, monitoring upcoming expiration dates to ensure ongoing compliance and support timely renewals
Support the triage and response process for incoming external partnership proposals
Contribute to additional team projects and initiatives as needed
Proactively identify and implement opportunities for process optimization and workflow improvement
Requirements:
8 or more years of overall professional experience in Business Development, partnerships, or a related field required
Minimum 5 years of direct experience managing legal contracts, preferably within the gaming or entertainment industry
Prior experience in a paralegal role supporting contract negotiation and management is strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience working with Finance and Legal teams on time-sensitive, compliance-driven deals
Background in gaming, entertainment, or a similarly fast-paced, partnership-driven industry highly preferred
Candidates must be available to begin the assignment in June 2026; candidates unable to start until July 2026 or later will not be considered
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Liberal Arts, or a related field required
Strong verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
Solid understanding of business and management principles, including strategic planning and resource planning
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Legal and Finance teams on time-sensitive deals while maintaining policy compliance
Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to business tasks as needed
Capacity to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with a focus on teamwork and stakeholder collaboration
Minimum 5 years of experience in project and task management
Minimum 5 years of experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Minimum 5 years of experience managing legal contracts, including negotiation support and compliance oversight
Additional Details:
Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid: 3 days/week)
Duration: 13 months
Pay Range*: $45 - $51 per hour
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
Job Status: Non-Exempt
Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.
This role is eligible for the following benefits:
Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
