Strategic SaaS Contracts Lead

Minitab; Chicago, State College (IL, Centre County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Flexible Spending Account

Hybrid Work Schedule

Premium Benefits

Job summary

Minitab seeks a Commercial Contracts Manager to support global customer, partner, and vendor transactions. Based at our Chicago, IL office or State College headquarters, you’ll draft and negotiate software, SaaS, and technology licenses while collaborating with Sales, Finance, Security, and Vendor Management.

You’ll guide cross-functional contracting processes, improve templates, and ensure compliance with revenue recognition and data protection terms. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• Five+ years drafting and negotiating commercial software, SaaS, or technology licensing contracts.
• Experience drafting procurement and vendor agreements and guiding cross-functional workflows.
• Knowledge of IP, software licensing, and commercial contracting principles.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial software/ SaaS agreements.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews and approvals.
• Guide Sales on pricing, discounts, and contracting requirements.
• Manage vendor agreements and data processing terms.
• Maintain templates, clause libraries and training materials.
• Escalate risks and manage contract records and handoffs.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial contracting

Software licensing

SaaS contracts

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal review

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

CRM

Contract management system

Job description

Minitab seeks a Commercial Contracts Manager to support global customer, partner, and vendor transactions. Based at our Chicago, IL office or State College headquarters, you’ll draft and negotiate software, SaaS, and technology licenses while collaborating with Sales, Finance, Security, and Vendor Management.

You’ll guide cross-functional contracting processes, improve templates, and ensure compliance with revenue recognition and data protection terms. Hybrid work model offered.