Director – Commercial Contracts

Strada

. Draft, negotiate and manage commercial and corporate contracts throughout their lifecycle .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $113,820 - $211,380 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts, with a strong understanding of contract law and practical business applications. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, assess legal risks, and improve contracting processes using contract management tools.

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Contract DraftingComplex NegotiationsContract Management ToolsCommercial Risk AssessmentLeadership and Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Contract LawCommercial ContractsNegotiation SkillsPricing and Payment TermsContract Performance ReportingService Level AgreementsMaster Services AgreementsStatements of WorkAmendments and RenewalsAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProfessional EthicsIndependenceProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Contract Management System

Industry Keywords

Commercial Business AdviceDeal StructureService CreditsLiabilityConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, negotiate and manage commercial and corporate contracts throughout their lifecycle
Work with Sales, business and other teams to agree on deal structure, pricing, service scope and contract terms
Draft, review and lead negotiations on complex, high-value commercial contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, renewals and amendments
Resolve contract issues and disputes, assess legal and commercial risks, and advise on renewals, amendments and underperforming contracts
Prepare reports on contract performance, turnaround times and key risks
Discuss contracting improvements with the VP, Commercial Contracts, Legal Team and business leaders
Act as a senior contact for internal teams, customers and other contracting parties
Maintain negotiation guidelines, standard contract positions and approval processes
Escalate exceptions and significant risks to appropriate decision-makers
Work with business leaders to understand pricing, payment terms, margins and delivery commitments
Improve use of the contract management system, standard documents and workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, law, finance, business administration or similar discipline from a recognized university in U.S.A.
Strong knowledge of contract law and ability to apply it to practical business situations
At least 10 years of experience in commercial contracts, commercial business advice or a similar role
At least 5 years handling complex commercial negotiations and working closely with the business and other departments
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
Understanding of pricing, revenue, margins, payment terms, service levels, service credits, liability and commercial risk
Strong leadership and collaboration skills
Experience working directly with Sales, Finance and delivery teams on customer contracts
Good communication, analytical and organizational skills
Ability to manage several complex negotiations and coordinate with different teams to meet deadlines
Professional ethics and confidentiality
Ability to work independently, improve contracting processes and use contract management tools and data
Current and future work authorization in the United States without visa sponsorship by Strada
Successful completion of applicable background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage
Wellbeing programs
Paid vacation leave
Paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
Retirement plans
Learning opportunities
Continuing education and training
Competitive total rewards package