Greenhouse ·
full-timeSenior Contracts Manager, Commercial (emea)
Gitlab · Remote Ireland; Remote, United Kingdom
GitLab provides a DevSecOps platform that helps organizations improve developer productivity, operational efficiency, and security while accelerating digital transformation. As a Senior Contracts Manager, Commercial (EMEA), you will oversee a varied pipeline of customer agreements, ranging from standard subscription contracts to complex enterprise deals that involve AI terms, regulatory annexes, and professional services. Day‑to‑day tasks include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts such as NDAs, subscription agreements, and related commercial documents, working closely with sales and internal stakeholders to keep deals moving and to translate legal risks into practical recommendations. You will also support sales enablement by creating clear guidance on contract terms and will contribute to the maintenance and improvement of team playbooks, templates, and processes to make contracting more consistent and scalable across the region. The role suits candidates with experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts in a software or technology environment, familiarity with technology‑related agreements, the ability to explain legal concepts to non‑legal audiences, and comfort working across multiple geographies and time zones.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
Key Skills
About the Role GitLab is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager, Commercial (EMEA) to manage a pipeline of customer agreements, draft and review subscription agreements, AI terms, regulatory annexes, professional services agreements, NDAs and other commercial documents while collaborating with sales and internal teams. Responsibilities Manage commercial agreement pipeline across varying complexity. Draft, review and negotiate subscription agreements, AI terms, regulatory annexes, professional services agreements, NDAs. Negotiate contract terms with customers to support deal progress and protect GitLab interests. Provide clear guidance to sales and internal stakeholders throughout the deal cycle. Assess contractual risk and translate legal issues into practical recommendations. Support sales enablement with guidance and training on contract terms. Maintain and improve playbooks, templates and process documentation for scalable contracting. Requirements Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts in a software or technology environment. Knowledge of technology‑related agreements, complex commercial arrangements, and regulatory or licensing considerations. Ability to balance business goals with legal risk using a solutions‑oriented approach. Skill in explaining contractual concepts to non‑legal stakeholders. Experience working across geographies and time zones. Familiarity with Google Workspace and contract lifecycle management tools.
Skills for this role
Required skills
Also mentioned in the listing
| Role | Senior Contracts Manager, Commercial (emea) |
|---|---|
| Company | Gitlab |
| Location | Remote Ireland; Remote, United Kingdom |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-30 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4Senior Contracts Manager, Commercial (emea) at Gitlab: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Senior Contracts Manager, Commercial (emea) role at Gitlab?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree; freshers are welcome.
- What skills does the Senior Contracts Manager, Commercial (emea) role require?
- The listing highlights Contract Drafting, Contract Review, Contract Negotiation, Technology Agreements, Regulatory Compliance, Google Workspace, Contract Lifecycle Management. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Gitlab has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Senior Contracts Manager, Commercial (emea) position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as remote, with Remote Ireland; Remote, United Kingdom as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Gitlab has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Senior Contracts Manager, Commercial (emea) role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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