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About the Role

The Commercial Contracts Manager (Global) will provide strategic and operational contract support for Videojet Technologies' commercial activities, primarily focusing on North America but also supporting other regions. This role acts as a trusted legal partner to Sales, Service, Procurement, Product, and Technology teams, managing a high volume of commercial contracts and leading complex, technology-driven transactions.

Responsibilities

Review, draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements including customer terms & conditions, master purchase and supply agreements, service and maintenance agreements, SaaS and software licensing agreements, and NDAs and data protection agreements.
Serve as the primary contracts resource for Videojet’s North America business.
Provide contract support for agreements outside of North America, collaborating with internal stakeholders and legal colleagues.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Requirements

Minimum 8–10+ years of experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts supporting 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.
Prior experience supporting global or cross-border contracting activities is a plus.
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.

Skills

Commercial contracts
SaaS contracting
Technology contracting
Negotiation
Risk assessment
Problem-solving
Project management
Communication
Contract lifecycle management (CLM)

Location

Wood Dale, IL (Hybrid Preferred)
U.S. Remote Considered

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote

Experience Level

8-10+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree required
JD preferred

Salary/Compensations

$100,000 - $130,000 USD per year
Eligible for Bonus Pay

Benefits

Flexible working hours
Professional onboarding and training options
Career coaching and development opportunities
Health benefits
401(k)
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance

About the Company

Videojet is a world leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding and marking products, consumables, and software solutions.
Videojet's technologies play a critical role in ensuring the safety and authenticity of products sold across the globe in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial marketplaces.
Videojet is part of the Product Quality & Innovation segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods.
Veralto has a vibrant global network of 17,000 associates and a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility.
The company is focused on Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™.

Equal Opportunity

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.