Strategic Agreement Manager

General Motors

Strategic Agreements Manager bridging Legal, Business, and Procurement at General Motors. Driving governance, compliance, and risk management in complex commercial agreements.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Strategic Agreements Manager serves as a key bridge between Legal, Business, and Procurement, providing expert guidance on complex commercial agreements, compliance, and risk.
Drive end-to-end governance of strategic agreements—from structuring and negotiation through approval, execution, monitoring, and renewal—ensuring business objectives are achieved while appropriately managing legal, regulatory, and commercial risk.
Translate legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business and technical leaders.
Advise leadership on deal structures, commercial models, and strategic options, highlighting legal and risk implications.
Partner with Legal, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and other stakeholders to align agreements with corporate policies and strategic priorities.
Establish, maintain, and continuously improve governance frameworks for strategic agreements (playbooks, checklists, approval paths, templates).
Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable laws/regulations. Lead or support internal reviews and audits of contract practices, documentation, and approvals; close gaps through corrective actions.
Proactively assess and articulate risk exposure across key dimensions (commercial, operational, legal, regulatory, IP, data/privacy, ESG, reputational). Develop and negotiate risk-mitigation strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
5+ years of experience in contracts, commercial/legal, strategic sourcing, or business development roles involving complex agreements.
Strong working knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, risk allocation, and compliance frameworks.
Proven track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders in a matrixed, global environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract lawcommercial termsrisk allocationcompliance frameworksstrategic sourcingbusiness developmentgovernance frameworksrisk-mitigation strategiescontract practicesnegotiation

Soft Skills

influencingcommunicationcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingstrategic thinkinganalytical skillsstakeholder managementadaptabilitydecision-making

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in LawBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain