Senior Contract Manager – Commercial, M&A

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the entire contracting process, from initial intake and review to negotiation, approvals, execution, and ongoing obligation tracking.

• Negotiate customer and vendor agreements independently, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, MSAs, statements of work, NDAs, and amendments within established authority.

• Create practical redlines, clear recommendations, and effective solutions that align commercial goals with risk management.

• Resolve routine contractual issues on your own and escalate significant exceptions with a suggested resolution.

• Assist in acquisition diligence, which includes summarizing contracts, managing assignment/change-of-control requirements, and conducting post-closing follow-ups.

• Develop templates, negotiation guidelines, approval processes, and reliable tracking for renewals and notice dates.

• Maintain contract and corporate records; oversee signatures, filings, document requests, legal invoices, and administrative follow-ups.

• Utilize approved AI and automation tools to enhance review and administration processes, ensuring output verification and the protection of confidential information.

• Collaborate closely with business leaders, finance teams, and external legal counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of relevant experience, with significant responsibility for commercial contract negotiation.

• Proven capability to lead negotiations directly with customers, vendors, and their legal representatives.

• Extensive experience with B2B software, SaaS, or technology agreements and US/Canadian commercial contracting.

• Demonstrated ownership of contracting processes, the ability to balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Strong commercial judgment, excellent written English skills, and solid administrative discipline.

• Practical experience using AI for contract review or legal operations.

• Experience in acquisitions and legal/paralegal training is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary that reflects your experience.

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

• Experience working with a diverse, global team.

• Comprehensive health benefits to ensure your wellbeing and peace of mind.