Commercial Contracts Specialist – Bilingual (English/French)

About the role

SDI International is seeking a Commercial Contracts Specialist to own the full contract lifecycle for its sister company across Consulting and Workforce lines of business. This newly created position separates commercial negotiation from account management, reporting to the CRO with a dotted line to General Counsel.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all MSA, SOW, and rate‑card negotiations with clients, balancing commercial position with client experience.
• Negotiate contract terms within an authorized band and escalate non‑standard positions as needed.
• Manage end‑to‑end contracting from client introduction through execution, including renewals and amendments.
• Identify commercial risks in client‑proposed terms and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Account Managers to ensure a seamless client experience and act as the primary liaison between Sales and Legal.
• Track negotiation cycle times and suggest process improvements to reduce time‑to‑execution.

Required profile

• 5+ years of commercial contract negotiation experience in professional services, IT outsourcing, staffing, BPO, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating MSAs, SOWs, and rate‑based agreements with enterprise clients.
• Bilingual fluency in English and French (spoken and written) – required.
• Strong understanding of contract structures such as rate cards, indemnification, liability caps, and payment terms.
• Post‑secondary education in business, law, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to work during Eastern Time business hours.

Required skills

What we offer

• Inclusive and accessible culture that values diversity.
• Opportunity to lead high‑impact negotiations across multiple business lines.
• Professional growth within a woman‑owned, globally recognized organization.