Senior Commercial Contracts Manager

Sabre is a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel. 

Positioned at the center of the travel, we shape the future by offering innovative advancements that pave the way for a more connected and seamless ecosystem as we power mobile apps, online travel sites, airline and hotel reservation networks, travel agent terminals, and scores of other solutions.

Simply put, we connect people with moments that matter.

What you’ll be doing?

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Commercial Contracts Manager to join our Legal department's Commercial Contracts Team. This team supports our Sales, Developer, and Product departments within the Travel Solutions business unit. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about creating impactful solutions, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and Negotiation: Create custom agreements, templates, and ad hoc contractual instruments that clearly articulate the business terms negotiated by Account Managers with our Travel Agency customers or authorized developers.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Sales organization, Operations, Finance, and Tax departments to support the negotiation process.
• Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between the Sales team, customer’s legal counsel, and Sabre's in-house legal team. Handle post-signature contract queries and coordinate the escalation of complex issues to our attorneys.
• Project Management: Lead project management efforts and process design. Collaborate with contracts team members and other stakeholders to implement new agreements and strategic corporate programs. This includes writing business requirements, conducting testing, providing training, and driving automation efforts.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or professional qualifications in Legal/Law.

• 5 years of relevant paralegal or contract drafting and negotiation experience, particularly in high-volume transactional deals.
• Superior command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Working experience with technology services organizations will be a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex commercial ideas and assess financial models.
• Independent worker who thrives in a highly matrixed global organization.

Why Sabre?

At Sabre, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that make a real impact on the travel industry. You'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that is dedicated to connecting people with moments that matter. Join us and help shape the future of travel.

We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as your application progresses.

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role will proceed in the selection process.