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Contracts Manager, EMEA

AnthropicLondon, UKLegal
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Full-time
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Anthropic is hiring a Contracts Manager, EMEA to join the legal team in London for a hybrid position. This role is ideal for an experienced legal professional who wants to support cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems by handling regional commercial and technology transactions.

Role Overview

Anthropic is seeking a Contracts Manager to join the team in London. Embedded within the in-region commercial and legal operations, this professional works closely with local in-region counsel and lead counsel to support commercial and technology transactions across the region. The individual reviews, drafts, and negotiates commercial and procurement contracts that support advanced AI systems, while helping translate global legal strategy into regional execution.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, analyze, negotiate, and complete complex commercial transactions with enterprise customers, vendors, and strategic partners, including IP licensing agreements.
Propose and develop scalable solutions to improve contracting efficiency.
Collaborate with business units and legal team members to streamline contract management processes, identify potential risks, and drive continuous improvement.
Work alongside Product, Sales, Business Operations, Research, and Procurement teams to achieve key business objectives.
Partner with in-region and lead counsel on day-to-day triage of regional legal matters.
Drive the regional rollout of process improvements, policy updates, and programs initiated from global headquarters.
Participate in other areas of the legal function as needed.

Requirements

Substantive knowledge of software and SaaS agreements, reseller agreements, services agreements, strategic partnerships, and general commercial contract terms.
Ability to independently draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and procurement contracts.
Experience managing the full contract lifecycle for technology transactions, sales organizations, and/or partnerships.
Minimum education of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience in a relevant field of study.

Nice to Have

8+ years of related contract management experience, with at least 5 years supporting technology transactions, sales organizations, and/or partnerships.
Experience operating in a fast-paced technology startup.
Prior experience as part of a global or distributed legal team.
A track record of operating with a high degree of autonomy.

Skills and Tools

Strong habits around async communication and proactive status updates.
Excellent verbal, written, analytical, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Preference for straightforward, concise explanations over legalese.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is £140,000 to £180,000 GBP. Anthropic offers competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and an office space in London with a hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society. The organization operates as a cohesive team tackling large-scale research efforts and values impactful, collaborative work.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official Anthropic careers page.

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is based in London, UK, with a hybrid working policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time.

What is the salary range for the Contracts Manager, EMEA role?

The annual salary range for this position is £140,000 to £180,000 GBP.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?

Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas for eligible candidates and retains an immigration lawyer to assist with the process.

What level of experience is preferred for this role?

The company prefers candidates with 8+ years of related contract management experience, including at least 5 years supporting technology transactions, sales organizations, and/or partnerships.

What are the core duties of the Contracts Manager?

The role involves drafting, analyzing, negotiating, and completing complex commercial transactions, managing the full contract lifecycle, supporting regional legal triage, and rolling out process improvements from headquarters.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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