Commercial Contracts Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive exposure

Career progression

Strategic impact

Job summary

Hays partners with a recognised technology business to appoint a Commercial Contracts Manager in Bristol, offering high visibility and influence across key commercial deals. You will lead complex negotiations, manage commercial risk, and act as the primary advisor on customer agreements, collaborating with senior leadership and legal teams to drive successful outcomes.

This role provides exposure to executive leadership, strong progression opportunities and a chance to shape a growing commercial

Qualifications

• Proven experience in negotiating commercial contracts.
• Background in software, technology or SaaS industries.
• Strong understanding of contractual risk and commercial decision making.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work independently.
• Experience collaborating with legal teams on complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial negotiations with customers.
• Review and negotiate software and technology contracts.
• Support new business opportunities and contract renewals.
• Balance commercial objectives with contractual risk.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and legal teams to secure favorable outcomes.
• Support high-value, strategic transactions.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

SaaS

Tech contracts

Stakeholder management

Job description

£65,000 to £75,000 per year, Plus great benefits

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

14/09/2026

About this job

Your new company Hays is partnering with a recognised technology business to appoint a Commercial Contracts Manager in a role offering significant visibility and influence.

Your new role Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead complex client contract negotiations, manage commercial risk, support strategic deals and act as the key commercial advisor on customer agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial negotiations with customers.
• Review and negotiate software and technology contracts.
• Support new business opportunities and contract renewals.
• Balance commercial objectives against contractual risk.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and legal teams to secure successful outcomes.
• Support high-value, strategically important transactions.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven commercial contracts and negotiation experience.
• Background in software, technology, SaaS
• Strong understanding of contractual risk and commercial decision-making.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate independently.
• Experience working with legal teams on complex agreements.

What you'll get in return

• Exposure to executive leadership.
• Opportunity to shape a growing commercial function.
• Strong career progression prospects.