Senior Contract Manager — Commercial & M&A

Overview

This role is fully remote. The organization is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to own commercial contracting across a portfolio of software businesses. You will independently lead negotiations, manage the contracting process, and support acquisition diligence, working closely with business leaders, finance, and external legal counsel.

Responsibilities

• Own the contracting process from intake and review through negotiation, approvals, execution, and ongoing obligation tracking.
• Independently negotiate customer and vendor agreements, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, MSAs, statements of work, NDAs, and amendments within agreed authority.
• Produce practical redlines, clear recommendations, and workable solutions that balance commercial objectives and risk.
• Resolve routine contractual issues independently and escalate material exceptions with a recommended position.
• Support acquisition diligence, including contract summaries, assignment/change-of-control requirements, and post-closing follow-ups.
• Establish templates, negotiation guidance, approval procedures, and reliable renewal and notice-date tracking.
• Maintain contract and corporate records; coordinate signatures, filings, document requests, legal invoices, and administrative follow-ups.
• Use approved AI and automation tools to improve review and administration, verifying outputs and protecting confidential information.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience, including substantial responsibility for commercial contract negotiation.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations directly with customers, vendors, and their legal teams.
• Strong experience with B2B software, SaaS, or technology agreements and US/Canadian commercial contracting.
• Demonstrated ownership of contracting processes, competing priorities, and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Practical commercial judgment, excellent written English, and strong administrative discipline.
• Hands-on experience using AI for contract review or legal operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Acquisition experience and legal/paralegal training are advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Comprehensive health benefits to support wellbeing and peace of mind.

Location

Remote