Commercial Contracts Manager OR Attorney (Software & Licensing) | Fully Remote within U.S.

Elevate Legal Talent; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent seeks an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager or Attorney (Software & Licensing) to support a leading global provider of financial information, data analytics, and technology solutions. This remote, U.S.-based contract role starts ASAP for 3 months with potential for extension.

Responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating complex software licensing and SaaS agreements, partnering with business leaders and technology teams, and driving contract execution while

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in negotiating and managing commercial contracts with software/SaaS focus.
• Open to both licensed attorneys and experienced contracts professionals.
• Experience handling complex contract negotiations and non-standard issues.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models and related commercial considerations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience coordinating projects or leading workstreams is desirable.
• Experience in large, complex organizations and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage complex software licensing, SaaS, technology, and commercial agreements.
• Partner with business leaders, procurement, technology teams, and stakeholders to provide practical legal guidance.
• Negotiate contractual terms outside standard playbooks and processes.
• Translate technical and commercial requirements into clear contractual language and actionable recommendations.
• Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while aligning stakeholder interests.
• Support strategic initiatives involving software procurement, licensing, and technology solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive contract execution and project delivery.

Skills

Software licensing

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Tools

Harvey AI

Legora AI

Job description

Elevate is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager or Attorney to support our customer, a leading global provider of financial information, data analytics, and technology solutions.

Role: Commercial Contracts Manager OR Attorney (Software & Licensing)

Location: Remote (within U.S.)

Type: Contract (on a W-2)

Duration: 3 months, with potential for Extension

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate:

• Commercial Contracts Manager: $65-$90/hour, commensurate with experience
• Commercial Contracts Attorney: $90-$130/hour, commensurate with experience

Responsibilities Include:

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage complex software licensing, SaaS, technology, and commercial agreements.
• Partner closely with business leaders, procurement, technology teams, and other stakeholders to provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.
• Negotiate contractual terms that fall outside established playbooks and standard processes.
• Translate complex technical and commercial requirements into clear contractual language and actionable recommendations.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while balancing competing stakeholder interests.
• Support strategic initiatives involving software procurement, licensing, and technology solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive contract execution and successful project delivery.

Key Requirements:

• 4-7 years of experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts, with a strong emphasis on software, SaaS, technology, and licensing agreements.
• Open to both qualified attorneys and experienced commercial contracts professionals.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex contract negotiations and non-standard contractual issues.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models, technology agreements, and related commercial considerations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience coordinating projects, managing stakeholders, or leading workstreams is highly desirable.
• Experience working within large, complex organizations and supporting multiple business priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Experience:

• Technology, software, data analytics, or licensing-intensive environments.
• Supporting large teams and complex stakeholder groups.
• Managing competing priorities while delivering practical business solutions.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled legal tools such as Harvey, Legora, or similar platforms.

Elevate Legal Talent provides an unparalleled platform for legal professionals and business leaders to work with innovative companies and law firms worldwide on exciting and challenging opportunities. As a member of our talent community, you will gain access to premium opportunities, training resources, networking opportunities, and ongoing professional support.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to Elevate Legal Talent's success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.