Senior Contract Negotiator

We're presently seeking to bring a Senior Contract Negotiator onto our team. This opportunity puts you in direct contact with major commercial transactions inside a quick-moving, internationally-focused setting. You'll apply structure and clear thinking to complicated deal processes, all while working in tandem with stakeholders spanning different business areas. If blending legal accuracy with commercially-minded pragmatism appeals to you, this role serves as a strong springboard for expanding your skill set Responsibilities Act as a central figure supporting commercial deal efforts across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), while also managing general commercial issues of varying difficulty that come up within this territory Work in tight coordination with lawyers from the DACH legal team to contribute to reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and revising an extensive range of agreements, covering IT software services contracts, consulting agreements, statements of work, NDAs, DPAs, subcontractor and alliance arrangements, and other inbound commercial contracts, assuming sole responsibility for legal support on particular accounts as circumstances require Direct specific specialist tasks or standalone projects assigned to you, which may include crafting contract templates and baseline positions, strengthening contract management methods, guiding internal staff toward consistent policy compliance, and assisting in policy creation Forge and nurture solid relationships with subject matter specialists spanning Business, IT Security, Compliance, Finance, and HR departments Function as the go-between for internal business clients and other global Legal team members to support efficient deal closure Liaise with both internal and outside experts, including external legal counsel, any time supplementary expertise is needed Requirements Well-rounded commercial background featuring sound and practical decision-making, strong writing and drafting skills, effective communication abilities, and comfort managing conflicting demands under pressure while working autonomously with pace and commitment A minimum of 3 years' experience as a senior contract negotiator, or as a working lawyer with a background at either a leading law firm or in an in-house role at a well-regarded IT services organization Hands-on experience negotiating software development services contracts and statements of work Strong command of English, with German skills viewed as a considerable bonus