Overview
As Commercial Contracts Manager in Sabre’s Legal team, you will draft, negotiate and manage commercial agreements with travel partners, vendors and developers. You will partner with Sales, Operations, Finance and Tax to support negotiation processes, serve as the liaison between the Sales team and both customer counsel and Sabre’s in-house legal. You will lead project efforts, implement new agreements and corporate programs, and drive process improvements and automation in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive compensation
- medical, dental and wellness program
- 25 vacation days + year-end break
- reward and recognition programs
- global onboarding program
- volunteering days per year? 4 days annually? as stated in description (volunteering days)
Responsibilities
- Draft custom agreements, templates and ad hoc contracts reflecting agreed business terms
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance and Tax to support negotiations
- Act as primary liaison between Sales, customer legal counsel and Sabre's in-house legal team; manage post-signature queries and escalate complex issues
- Lead project management, process design and deployment of new agreements and strategic programs; write business requirements, conduct testing, provide training, drive automation
Key requirements
- Bachelor in Law or professional legal qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of contract drafting and negotiation in high-volume transactional deals
- Excellent command of English (spoken and written); Spanish skills highly desirable
- Experience with technology service organizations is a plus
- Strong communication, integrity and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently in a global matrix organization
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Project management and process design
- Automation initiatives related to contracting
Senior Commercial Contracts Specialist, EMEA in London employer: Sabre Holdings
At Sabre, we are not just a technology leader; we are a community that thrives on innovation and collaboration. As an Account Director in our Richmond office, you will enjoy a flexible work environment that prioritises your well-being and professional growth, alongside competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Join us to build impactful relationships and drive success in the dynamic world of corporate travel, where your contributions will be valued and recognised.
