Sr. Contracts Manager

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do-powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your impact

As a Senior Contracts Manager | Commercial Legal Counsel at OpenText, you'll play a key role in shaping and supporting a growing, dynamic line of business. You'll be a trusted legal advisor, partnering with cross-functional teams to negotiate, draft, and optimize a wide range of commercial agreements, including cloud services, software licenses, and professional services. Your guidance will influence how our business innovates, launches new products, and manages risk, while also helping the Legal team operate more efficiently and strategically.

What the role offers

• Negotiate, draft, and provide practical guidance on a variety of commercial technology agreements in support of North American sales activity.
• Advise on company transactions, novel product offerings, and go-to-market strategies.
• Evaluate risk, update templates, streamline processes, and create efficiencies for the Legal team.
• Deliver training, manage projects, and support cross-functional stakeholders.
• Use AI and technology tools to enhance legal processes and support a business that is innovating in this space.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and problem-solver, building strong relationships with internal clients, teams, and external partners.

What you need to succeed

• 4+ years of experience negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, preferably in technology, software, or SaaS.
• Strong legal expertise, whether from an in-house or law firm environment.
• Enthusiasm, pragmatism, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Confidence working with senior leaders, lawyers, and professional colleagues.
• Experience supporting regulated industries and interest or knowledge in data privacy and security is a plus.
• Strong judgment, integrity, and attention to detail, with a knack for problem-solving.
• Comfort working across multiple teams-sales, marketing, engineering-and understanding the complexities of a multifaceted business.
• Ability to learn quickly, recommend process improvements, and help shape company templates and best practices.

One last thing

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing business, working at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation. You won't just be managing contracts, you'll be shaping how OpenText delivers cutting-edge products, supports our customers, and drives business success.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we're happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 Depending on the candidate's education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.