Senior Contracts Manager
loftorbital· Business Development
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The Senior Contracts Manager will lead and manage all contractual activities at Orbitworks, with a focus on complex, high-value procurements and customer agreements. This role will serve as the primary owner of contract strategy across the business, defining commercial standards, templates, negotiation frameworks, and risk positions for both suppliers and customers. This position requires strong contractual expertise, commercial judgment, and the ability to operate in a technically driven environment within the space industry.
About This Role:
Contract Lifecycle Management
● Own the full lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and amendments
● Develop and standardize contract templates, playbooks, and baseline commercial positions
● Ensure alignment with company objectives, compliance requirements, and risk tolerance
Supplier & Procurement Contracts
● Lead negotiations for complex, high-value procurements (e.g., satellite buses, subsystems, payloads, launch services, ground station services)
● Partner with Engineering to ensure technical scope and specifications are clearly defined
● Work closely with Supply Chain and Program teams to align contract terms with schedule, cost, and risk objectives
Customer Contracts
● Structure and negotiate customer agreements for hardware and services
● Support Sales and leadership in shaping commercially sound deal structures
● Ensure customer contracts protect company IP, liability positions, and delivery risk
Risk & Commercial Strategy
● Identify contractual risks and define mitigation strategies
● Manage liability allocation, warranties, termination clauses, export control considerations, and flow-down requirements
● Develop negotiation frameworks that support long-term scalability
Cross-Functional Collaboration
● Partner with Finance, Engineering, Legal, Supply Chain, and Program Management
● Translate contractual terms into operationally enforceable outcomes
● Ensure contract obligations are clearly understood across teams
Market & Industry Awareness
● Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and evolving space market dynamics
● Provide commercial insights and recommendations to leadership
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This Senior Contracts Manager role at loftorbital is based in Abu Dhabi. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Contracts Manager role at loftorbital full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Contracts Manager role in the Business Development department at loftorbital.
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This Senior Contracts Manager position at loftorbital was posted on Feb 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Contracts Manager
loftorbital
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