About this role
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
About the Role
As a Contracts Manager, you will manage the end-to-end contract process for Keysight’s Latin America region, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements for products, services, and software licenses. This position requires fluency in Spanish and English to manage cross-border contracts and collaborate with global teams. You will work closely with Legal Department colleagues, sales, finance, and business teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and accelerate business opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead contract negotiations with customers across Latin America within Keysight’s risk tolerance.
- Draft, review, and manage customer contracts, including commercial, government, and channel partner agreements.
- Develop responses to RFPs and support sales teams with contract strategy.
- Assess risk of non-standard terms and manage escalations for approval.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and local regulations.
- Maintain knowledge of government permits and operational requirements in Mexico.
- Serve as point of contact for legal matters in the Latin America region.
- Support contract transitions during corporate acquisitions.
- Utilize contract lifecycle management and AI tools and contribute to process improvements.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken)
- Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of contracts/paralegal experience
Desired Qualifications
- Legal education or background a plus (not required)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and contract negotiation skills
- Experience reading and interpreting legal terms
- Knowledge of Mexico and Latin America commercial law and contract principles
- Analytical skills, initiative, and decision-making under pressure
- Problem-solving ability to align customer requirements with company policies
- Patience, respect, empathy, and ability to interact with diverse teams
- Experience with government contracts or prime contracts is beneficial
- Relevant experience in technology, services, software licensing, and SaaS sectors is beneficial.
Other Information
- Relocation: Not available
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available
- Security Clearance: Not required
- Benefits: We offer competitive benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans.
Keysight Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
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About Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Keysight empowers innovators to explore, design, and bring world-changing technologies to life.
As the industry’s premier global innovation partner, Keysight’s software-centric solutions serve engineers across the design and development environment, enabling them to deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs at speed and with reduced risk.
Keysight leverages its strength as the world’s leading test and measurement provider and today enables innovators to push the boundaries of engineering by quickly solving design, emulation, and test challenges to help create the best product experiences.
Whether you're looking to improve your design and development process, optimize and secure your network, or harness AI and digital twins to get a head start on technologies like 6G, AV and EV, IoT, or quantum computing — Keysight accelerates innovation across the workflow with intelligent insights built on the most accurate measurements. Our fusion of technology knowledge, measurement science expertise, and tailored solutions helps you forge ahead with confidence in our connected and dynamic world.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) is an S&P 500 technology company, headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, with offices and manufacturing worldwide. Keysight owns 2,000+ patents and our ~15,000 employees work with nearly 32,000 customers worldwide to start technology revolutions. Keysight customers span the communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics markets.
Join us! To accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, innovators start here, with Keysight.
What you'll do
- Manage the end-to-end contract process for Keysight’s Latin America region, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements. Collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks while accelerating business opportunities.
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