Tech Contracts Negotiator: SaaS, Data & Security

BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INC.; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley Systems is seeking a Contracts Negotiator to support our North American group. You will draft and negotiate commercial technology agreements, including technology licenses and SaaS terms, with guidance from the legal team and collaboration with sales, finance, product and information security.

Based in Exton, PA or a US home office, this full-time role requires 3–5 years of contract negotiation experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience negotiating and drafting commercial technology contracts.
• Experience with technology licensing, SaaS agreements, and data privacy and information security terms.
• Direct involvement in negotiating information security provisions (e.g., security audits, incident response, data protection obligations).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain legal and business risks and present contract terms, negotiation issues, and risk analysis to key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and succinctly to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and engagements concurrently.
• Experience supporting public sector transactions is a plus.
• Prior in-house legal or contracts experience is preferred.
• A J.D. is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including technology licenses, SaaS agreements, and associated exhibits such as data protection and information security terms, with appropriate supervision and guidance.
• Support the legal review of customer procurement requests, including RFP responses and non-standard Purchase Orders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including sales, finance, product, and information security) to address non-standard terms and support risk assessment and escalation.
• Negotiate information security terms, including coordinating with internal account trust and security teams to align on company positions.
• Manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating attention to detail, organization, and responsiveness.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Communication

In-house experience

Education

J.D. preferred

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Bentley Systems is seeking a Contracts Negotiator to support our North American group. You will draft and negotiate commercial technology agreements, including technology licenses and SaaS terms, with guidance from the legal team and collaboration with sales, finance, product and information security.

Based in Exton, PA or a US home office, this full-time role requires 3–5 years of contract negotiation experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple