Senior Contracts Manager, EMEA

GitLab

. Manage a pipeline of commercial agreements across varying levels of complexity and stakeholder needs .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United Kingdom, IrelandSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts within the software and technology sectors, while effectively balancing business objectives with legal risks. Proficient in providing clear guidance to non-legal stakeholders and improving contracting processes.

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Commercial Contract DraftingContract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceGoogle Workspace FamiliarityFluency in English and French

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract ReviewContract NegotiationRegulatory AnnexesSubscription AgreementsNon-Disclosure AgreementsArtificial Intelligence TermsCommercial AgreementsRisk AssessmentProcess Documentation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationStakeholder ManagementProblem SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Contract Lifecycle Management ToolsGoogle Workspace

Certifications & Qualifications

Law DegreeParalegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Software EnvironmentTechnology EnvironmentCommercial NormsRegulatory NormsAsynchronous Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a pipeline of commercial agreements across varying levels of complexity and stakeholder needs
Draft and review subscription agreements, artificial intelligence terms, regulatory annexes, professional services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and related commercial documents
Negotiate contract terms directly with customer counterparts to support deal progress and protect GitLab's legal and business interests
Collaborate with sales teams and internal stakeholders to provide clear, timely guidance throughout the deal cycle
Assess contractual risk and translate legal issues into practical options and recommendations for the business
Create practical guidance that helps sales team members understand and navigate contract terms
Improve team playbooks, templates, and process documentation to support consistent, scalable contracting practices
Report to the Director of Legal

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts in a software or technology environment, including complex arrangements with regulatory or licensing considerations
Ability to balance business goals with legal risk and explain contractual concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders and external counterparts
Experience working across geographies and time zones, with awareness of differing commercial and regulatory norms
Experience or readiness to work effectively in a remote, asynchronous environment
Familiarity with Google Workspace and contract lifecycle management tools
Interest in artificial intelligence tools and practical familiarity with their use in legal or commercial workflows
Fluency in English
Professional fluency in French is a distinct advantage
A law degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent practical experience
Based in the UK or Ireland

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental leave
Home office support