Manages the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, including drafting, review, negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals, compliance, and closeout. Partners with sales, legal, finance, procurement, delivery, and operational teams to mitigate contractual and commercial risks, support bids, monitor obligations, maintain contract records, and improve governance processes. Uses CLM systems and AI-assisted tools to manage workflows, approvals, reporting, and contract analysis.
The Commercial Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of commercial contracts, ensuring contractual compliance, minimizing risk, and maximizing business value. This role partners closely with sales, legal, finance, procurement, and operational teams to negotiate, review, and manage complex commercial agreements while supporting organizational objectives and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities- Support the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of commercial contracts, including customer, supplier, and partner agreements.
- Ensure all contractual terms align with company policies, legal requirements, and commercial objectives.
- Help ensure that contractual risks and applicable legal approval triggers are accurately captured in Nokia’s deal-approval processes and systems.
- Coordinate with Sales, Commercial Management, Finance, Tax, Procurement, Delivery, Product and other specialist teams to gather inputs and help progress matters efficiently.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks.
- Monitor contract performance, obligations, milestones, renewals, and amendments throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Provide commercial guidance during bid, proposal, and sales activities to optimize outcomes and protect company interests.
- Maintain accurate contract records and reporting within contract management systems.
- Support compliance initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of contracting processes and governance frameworks.
- Manage customer and stakeholder relationships to facilitate successful contract execution and issue resolution.
You Have:
- Proven experience managing the full contract lifecycle, including proposal support, contract drafting, negotiation, award, execution, contract administration, change management, renewals, and closeout activities.
- Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, amendments, subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), End User License Agreements (EULAs), and Maintenance & Support Agreements.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks while supporting business objectives.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and Program Management, to ensure contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and business priorities are effectively managed.
- Experience utilizing Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems to manage contract workflows, approvals, documentation, reporting, and governance processes.
- Comfortable using AI-assisted contract review, analysis, and drafting tools to improve efficiency, identify risks, and enhance contract management processes.
Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
It would be nice if you also had:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree or paralegal/legal studies background.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or similar contract management credentials.
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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
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Some of our benefits:
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
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