This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Contract Manager, Commercial in Germany.
This role is ideal for a seasoned legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global technology environment. You will manage complex commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions, supporting strategic customer relationships and enterprise deals. The position balances legal expertise with business acumen, enabling the sales team while safeguarding contractual and regulatory compliance. You will lead negotiations, provide practical guidance on risk, and streamline contracting processes. This role is highly collaborative, working closely with sales, product, and internal stakeholders to ensure contracts are efficient, scalable, and aligned with organizational objectives. You will also contribute to improving team playbooks and knowledge sharing across the organization.
Accountabilities:
- Manage a pipeline of commercial agreements across varying levels of complexity and stakeholder needs
- Draft subscription agreements, AI-related terms, professional services contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and regulatory annexes
- Negotiate contract terms directly with customer counterparts, balancing deal progress with legal and business protection
- Advise internal teams on contractual risks and provide practical, actionable recommendations
- Collaborate with sales and other stakeholders to ensure consistent guidance throughout the deal cycle
- Maintain and improve contracting templates, playbooks, and process documentation for scalable practices
- Support sales enablement by creating guidance and training for navigating complex contract terms
Requirements:
- Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in technology or software environments
- Knowledge of complex commercial arrangements, enterprise deals, and regulated/licensed contracts
- Ability to balance business objectives with legal risk in a practical, solutions-oriented manner
- Strong communication skills for explaining legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders and external counterparts
- Experience working across geographies and time zones, with awareness of international contracting norms
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools and Google Workspace; willingness to learn new tools and workflows
- Fluency in English; additional language skills advantageous
- Law degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent practical experience; experience in remote or asynchronous work environments is a plus
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with potential equity and incentive programs
- Flexible paid time off and remote work opportunities
- Growth and development fund for professional learning
- Parental leave and home office support
- Inclusive, high-performance culture emphasizing continuous learning and knowledge sharing
- Opportunity to work on strategic enterprise contracts impacting global business
How Jobgether works:
We use an
AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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