TL;DR

Contract Manager: Overseeing the full global sales contracting lifecycle for enterprise agreements with an accent on balancing commercial goals with legal and regulatory risk. Focus on project managing complex negotiations, orchestrating internal stakeholders, and streamlining contract review processes in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Must be based in or be able to relocate to Prague, Czech Republic (Hybrid)

Company

JetBrains is a global software development company known for creating professional developer tools and IDEs used by millions of developers and Fortune Global 100 companies worldwide.

What you will do

  • Own the end-to-end legal sales support process for assigned deals from validation to execution.
  • Assess and categorize incoming contracts to define optimal review and negotiation strategies based on risk and deal value.
  • Act as a project manager for complex negotiations, coordinating between legal counsel and cross-functional teams.
  • Identify contractual risks, prepare assessments, and manage formal escalation processes.
  • Facilitate negotiation cycles and equip business teams with clear summaries and talking points.
  • Ensure post-signature governance by maintaining contract records and tracking obligations.

Requirements

  • Degree in law, business administration, or related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in an international business environment.
  • Strong expertise in commercial contract review and negotiation balancing legal and business needs.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and cross-functional processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) or ticketing systems.

Nice to have

  • Experience in software licensing or enterprise sales contracting.
  • Ability to provide clear, non-legalese advice to internal clients.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Culture & Benefits

  • Competitive salary reflecting skills and experience.
  • Flexible work schedule with hybrid options to work from home or the office.
  • Learning and development opportunities, including conferences and language classes.
  • Relocation support provided for international moves.
  • Free meals, snacks, and modern office facilities designed for collaboration.
  • Regular internal events, celebrations, and hackathons.