Senior Level Contracts Manager Jobs
Senior level contracts manager jobs put experienced professionals in charge of complex agreement portfolios, risk strategy, and the cross-functional teams and processes that keep major deals on track. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid positions, and employers like Meta, Protiviti, and GEICO hiring at this level now.
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Commercial Contracting – North America & Global Support
Imagine yourself…
- Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
- Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
- Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth.
It’s all possible with a role at Videojet, a Veralto company. You have likely purchased or used a product touched by Videojet Technologies this week—after all, Videojet is a world leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding and marking products, consumables, and software solutions. Videojet’s technologies play a critical role in ensuring the safety and authenticity of products sold across the globe in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial marketplaces.
As part of the Videojet team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll work with products that make an everyday impact on the world around you—and along the way, you’ll have opportunities to make your mark on our business and your career with ongoing opportunities to deepen your skillset and pursue your ambitions.
Learn about our leading portfolio of innovative products here! (https://cdn.videojet.com/U309KOI6/as/vvpm76xpvfqj3kgchf7khbnz/vf-history-of-videojet-innovation-us)
We offer:
- Flexible working hours
- Professional onboarding and training options
- Powerful team looking forward to working with you
- Career coaching and development opportunities
- Health benefits
- 401(k)
The Commercial Contracts Manager (Global) will provide Videojet Technologies with strategic and operational contract support for its commercial activities. While this role will primarily focus on the foregoing activities in North America, support in other regions will also be required. This role serves as a trusted legal partner to Sales, Service, Procurement, Product, and Technology teams, managing a high volume of commercial contracts while also leading more complex, technology-driven and innovation-focused transactions.
The ideal candidate brings strong independent judgment, deep experience with customer and supplier paper, and the ability to structure and negotiate sophisticated commercial, SaaS, technology, and development agreements with minimal supervision.
Location: Wood Dale, IL (Hybrid Preferred) | U.S. Remote Considered
While this role is ideally based in Wood Dale, IL, we are open to exceptional candidates located anywhere in the United States. Remote candidates should be available to travel to Wood Dale approximately 10–20% of the time for key meetings, team collaboration, and business needs.
In this role, a typical day will look like:
Commercial Contracting – North America & Global Support
-
Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
- Customer terms & conditions
- Master purchase and supply agreements
- Service and maintenance agreements
- SaaS and software licensing agreements
- NDAs and data protection agreements
- Serve as the primary contracts resource for Videojet’s North America business.
- Provide additional contract support for agreements outside of North America, collaborating with internal stakeholders and legal colleagues as appropriate.
- Independently negotiate routine and moderately complex agreements, escalating only highly complex or novel issues to Legal leadership or company attorneys.
- Work extensively from customer and supplier paper, applying strong issue-spotting, risk assessment, and practical problem-solving skills.
Technology, SaaS, and Digital Business Support
- Bring deep expertise in technology and SaaS contracting to support expanding digital, connected, and AI-enabled business models.
- Identify and manage risks related to data usage, cybersecurity, IP ownership, licensing, liability allocation, and regulatory considerations in technology-driven agreements.
- Partner with internal technology, product, and digital teams to ensure contracts align with evolving business strategies and risk tolerances.
Product Innovation & Strategic Partnerships
- Support product innovation initiatives by structuring and negotiating complex development, co-development, and supply agreements with third-party partners.
- Ensure appropriate protection of intellectual property, confidentiality, and commercial interests in R&D and innovation-focused collaborations.
- Advise cross-functional teams on contractual frameworks that enable innovation while managing legal and commercial risk.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Management
- Work closely with Sales, Service, Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, Product, and Technology teams to facilitate timely contract review and execution.
- Participate in cross-functional reviews of vendor questionnaires, RFQs, codes of conduct, certificates of insurance, and other legal documentation.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement efforts for commercial contracts operations including, without limitation, with respect to KPIs and the Legal Department’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) system.
- Own CLM reporting and interpretation of contract data and implementation of countermeasures when unfavorable trends are identified.
- Identify and lead the development and improvement of contracting processes, playbooks, and templates to support efficiency and scalability.
Critical Success Factors
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume contracting environment while maintaining accuracy and sound judgment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to independently assess risk and propose practical solutions.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Collaborative mindset and effective communication skills to partner with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
- Ability to quickly develop a strong understanding of Videojet’s business, products, and strategic priorities.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Minimum 8–10+ years of experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts supporting sales and procurement organizations.
- Significant experience with technology, software, and SaaS agreements, including work from third-party paper.
- Experience supporting product development, innovation, or strategic partnership agreements strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
- Prior experience supporting global or cross-border contracting activities is a plus.
Videojet is proud to part of the Product Quality & Innovation segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way
US ONLY:
The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The compensation range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
The EEO posters are available here.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.
Unsolicited Assistance
We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.
Commercial Contracting – North America & Global Support
Imagine yourself…
- Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
- Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
- Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth.
It’s all possible with a role at Videojet, a Veralto company. You have likely purchased or used a product touched by Videojet Technologies this week—after all, Videojet is a world leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding and marking products, consumables, and software solutions. Videojet’s technologies play a critical role in ensuring the safety and authenticity of products sold across the globe in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial marketplaces.
As part of the Videojet team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll work with products that make an everyday impact on the world around you—and along the way, you’ll have opportunities to make your mark on our business and your career with ongoing opportunities to deepen your skillset and pursue your ambitions.
Learn about our leading portfolio of innovative products here! (https://cdn.videojet.com/U309KOI6/as/vvpm76xpvfqj3kgchf7khbnz/vf-history-of-videojet-innovation-us)
We offer:
- Flexible working hours
- Professional onboarding and training options
- Powerful team looking forward to working with you
- Career coaching and development opportunities
- Health benefits
- 401(k)
The Commercial Contracts Manager (Global) will provide Videojet Technologies with strategic and operational contract support for its commercial activities. While this role will primarily focus on the foregoing activities in North America, support in other regions will also be required. This role serves as a trusted legal partner to Sales, Service, Procurement, Product, and Technology teams, managing a high volume of commercial contracts while also leading more complex, technology-driven and innovation-focused transactions.
The ideal candidate brings strong independent judgment, deep experience with customer and supplier paper, and the ability to structure and negotiate sophisticated commercial, SaaS, technology, and development agreements with minimal supervision.
Location: Wood Dale, IL (Hybrid Preferred) | U.S. Remote Considered
While this role is ideally based in Wood Dale, IL, we are open to exceptional candidates located anywhere in the United States. Remote candidates should be available to travel to Wood Dale approximately 10–20% of the time for key meetings, team collaboration, and business needs.
In this role, a typical day will look like:
Commercial Contracting – North America & Global Support
-
Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
- Customer terms & conditions
- Master purchase and supply agreements
- Service and maintenance agreements
- SaaS and software licensing agreements
- NDAs and data protection agreements
- Serve as the primary contracts resource for Videojet’s North America business.
- Provide additional contract support for agreements outside of North America, collaborating with internal stakeholders and legal colleagues as appropriate.
- Independently negotiate routine and moderately complex agreements, escalating only highly complex or novel issues to Legal leadership or company attorneys.
- Work extensively from customer and supplier paper, applying strong issue-spotting, risk assessment, and practical problem-solving skills.
Technology, SaaS, and Digital Business Support
- Bring deep expertise in technology and SaaS contracting to support expanding digital, connected, and AI-enabled business models.
- Identify and manage risks related to data usage, cybersecurity, IP ownership, licensing, liability allocation, and regulatory considerations in technology-driven agreements.
- Partner with internal technology, product, and digital teams to ensure contracts align with evolving business strategies and risk tolerances.
Product Innovation & Strategic Partnerships
- Support product innovation initiatives by structuring and negotiating complex development, co-development, and supply agreements with third-party partners.
- Ensure appropriate protection of intellectual property, confidentiality, and commercial interests in R&D and innovation-focused collaborations.
- Advise cross-functional teams on contractual frameworks that enable innovation while managing legal and commercial risk.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Management
- Work closely with Sales, Service, Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, Product, and Technology teams to facilitate timely contract review and execution.
- Participate in cross-functional reviews of vendor questionnaires, RFQs, codes of conduct, certificates of insurance, and other legal documentation.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement efforts for commercial contracts operations including, without limitation, with respect to KPIs and the Legal Department’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) system.
- Own CLM reporting and interpretation of contract data and implementation of countermeasures when unfavorable trends are identified.
- Identify and lead the development and improvement of contracting processes, playbooks, and templates to support efficiency and scalability.
Critical Success Factors
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume contracting environment while maintaining accuracy and sound judgment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to independently assess risk and propose practical solutions.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Collaborative mindset and effective communication skills to partner with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
- Ability to quickly develop a strong understanding of Videojet’s business, products, and strategic priorities.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Minimum 8–10+ years of experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts supporting sales and procurement organizations.
- Significant experience with technology, software, and SaaS agreements, including work from third-party paper.
- Experience supporting product development, innovation, or strategic partnership agreements strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
- Prior experience supporting global or cross-border contracting activities is a plus.
Videojet is proud to part of the Product Quality & Innovation segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way
US ONLY:
The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The compensation range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
The EEO posters are available here.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.
Unsolicited Assistance
We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.
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Senior Level Contracts Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level contracts manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who can independently manage high-value, complex contracts from negotiation through close-out, often across multiple lines of business. Demonstrating experience with risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and cross-functional stakeholder management gives candidates a clear edge. Familiarity with FAR or commercial contract frameworks, depending on the sector, and evidence of mentoring junior team members also strengthens a senior-level application.
Which companies hire senior level contracts managers?
Companies hiring senior level contracts managers right now include Meta, Protiviti, and GEICO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large defense and government contractors, Fortune 500 corporations, and fast-growing technology and professional services firms with active procurement and vendor management operations.
Are there remote senior level contracts manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 34% of senior level contracts manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in professional and administrative roles. Defense and government contracting positions tend to require on-site presence, while technology and consulting employers more commonly offer remote or hybrid arrangements at the senior level.
What makes a contracts manager role senior level?
Senior level contracts manager roles carry broader scope, greater ownership, and higher-stakes accountability than mid-level positions. Professionals at this stage typically manage complex, high-value agreements independently, lead negotiations with minimal oversight, and are responsible for contract strategy across business units or major programs. Mentoring junior staff, advising leadership on contractual risk, and driving process improvements are also defining expectations at this stage.
Which industries hire the most senior level contracts managers?
Senior level contracts manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they rely heavily on complex vendor relationships, government or regulated procurement frameworks, and high-value agreements that require experienced professionals to manage risk and ensure compliance at scale.