Sr. Contracts Manager

Sr. Contracts Manager role at OpenText OpenText is a global leader in information management, fostering innovation, creativity, and collaboration. As part of our team, you will partner with leading companies, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects shaping the future of digital transformation. AI is at the heart of everything we do, powering innovation and empowering digital knowledge workers. We’re hiring talent that AI can’t replace to help us shape the future of information management. Your impact As a Senior Contracts Manager | Commercial Legal Counsel at OpenText, you’ll play a key role in shaping and supporting a growing, dynamic line of business. You’ll be a trusted legal advisor, partnering with cross‑functional teams to negotiate, draft, and optimize a wide range of commercial agreements, including cloud services, software licenses, and professional services. Your guidance will influence how our business innovates, launches new products, and manages risk, while also helping the Legal team operate more efficiently and strategically. What The Role Offers Negotiate, draft, and provide practical guidance on a variety of commercial technology agreements in support of North American sales activity. Advise on company transactions, novel product offerings, and go‑to‑market strategies. Evaluate risk, update templates, streamline processes, and create efficiencies for the Legal team. Deliver training, manage projects, and support cross‑functional stakeholders. Use AI and technology tools to enhance legal processes and support a business that is innovating in this space. Serve as a trusted advisor and problem‑solver, building strong relationships with internal clients, teams, and external partners. What You Need To Succeed 4+ years of experience negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, preferably in technology, software, or SaaS. Strong legal expertise, whether from an in‑house or law firm environment. Enthusiasm, pragmatism, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Confidence working with senior leaders, lawyers, and professional colleagues. Experience supporting regulated industries and interest or knowledge in data privacy and security is a plus. Strong judgment, integrity, and attention to detail, with a knack for problem‑solving. Comfort working across multiple teams—sales, marketing, engineering—and understanding the complexities of a multifaceted business. Ability to learn quickly, recommend process improvements, and help shape company templates and best practices. One last thing This role offers a unique opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing business, working at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation. You won’t just be managing contracts—you’ll be shaping how OpenText delivers cutting‑edge products, supports our customers, and drives business success. OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr