[Hiring] Senior Contracts Manager @Veralto

Role Description

The Senior Commercial Contracts Manager (Global) will provide Videojet Technologies with strategic and operational contract support for its commercial activities. This role serves as a trusted legal partner to Sales, Service, Procurement, Product, and Technology teams, managing a high volume of commercial contracts while also leading more complex, technology-driven and innovation-focused transactions.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• Commercial Contracting – North America & Global Support
  • Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of both customer and supplier (direct and indirect) commercial agreements, including:
    • Terms & conditions
    • Master purchase and master supply agreements
    • Service and maintenance agreements
    • SaaS and software licensing agreements
    • NDAs and data protection agreements
    • Quality assurance/change control agreements
  • Serve as the primary contracts resource for Videojet’s North America business.
  • Provide additional contract support for agreements outside of North America, collaborating with internal stakeholders and legal colleagues as appropriate.
  • Independently negotiate routine and moderately complex agreements, escalating only highly complex or novel issues to Legal leadership or company attorneys.
  • Work extensively from customer and supplier paper, applying strong issue-spotting, risk assessment, and practical problem-solving skills.
• Technology, SaaS, and Digital Business Support
  • Bring deep expertise in technology and SaaS contracting to support expanding digital, connected, and AI-enabled business models.
  • Identify and manage risks related to data usage, cybersecurity, IP ownership, licensing, liability allocation, and regulatory considerations in technology-driven agreements.
  • Partner with internal technology, product, and digital teams to ensure contracts align with evolving business strategies and risk tolerances.
• Product Innovation & Strategic Partnerships
  • Support product innovation initiatives by structuring and negotiating complex development, co-development, and supply agreements with third-party partners.
  • Ensure appropriate protection of intellectual property, confidentiality, and commercial interests in R&D and innovation-focused collaborations.
  • Advise cross-functional teams on contractual frameworks that enable innovation while managing legal and commercial risk.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Management
  • Work closely with Sales, Service, Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, Product, and Technology teams to facilitate timely contract review and execution.
  • Participate in cross-functional reviews of vendor questionnaires, RFQs, codes of conduct, certificates of insurance, and other legal documentation.
  • Identify and lead continuous improvement efforts for commercial contracts operations including, without limitation, with respect to KPIs and the Legal Department’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) system.
  • Own CLM reporting and interpretation of contract data and implementation of countermeasures when unfavorable trends are identified.
  • Identify and lead the development and improvement of contracting processes, playbooks, and templates to support efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12+ years of progressive experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts supporting both sales and procurement organizations.
• Significant experience with technology, software, and SaaS agreements, including work from third-party paper.
• Experience supporting product development, innovation, or strategic partnership agreements strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
• Prior experience supporting global or cross-border contracting activities is a plus.

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume contracting environment while maintaining accuracy and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to independently assess risk and propose practical solutions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset and effective communication skills to partner with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Ability to quickly develop a strong understanding of Videojet’s business, products, and strategic priorities.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Professional onboarding and training options
• Powerful team looking forward to working with you
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• Health benefits
• 401(k)