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Senior Contracts Negotiator

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$144K - $170K/yr

About the Role Roku is seeking a Senior Contracts Negotiator with a passion for technology and innovation to be part of a high-performing and collaborative legal team. Reporting to the Assistant ...

Senior Contracts Negotiator

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$144K - $170K/yr

About the Role Roku is seeking a Senior Contracts Negotiator with a passion for technology and innovation to be part of a high-performing and collaborative legal team. Reporting to the Assistant ...

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How much do senior negotiator jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior negotiator in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Negotiators when working with cross-functional teams?

Senior Negotiators often collaborate closely with departments such as legal, finance, and operations to secure favorable agreements. A common challenge is balancing the diverse priorities and risk tolerances of these teams while maintaining momentum in negotiations. Effective communication and the ability to build consensus are crucial, as misalignment can slow down or even derail deals. Regular updates, clear documentation, and fostering mutual understanding among stakeholders are key strategies for overcoming these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Negotiator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Negotiator, you need advanced negotiation techniques, strong analytical abilities, and a background in law, business, or a related field. Familiarity with contract management software, legal research platforms, and sometimes certifications like Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) are typically beneficial. Exceptional interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and persuasive communication set top performers apart. These competencies are vital for successfully closing complex deals, managing stakeholder interests, and achieving optimal outcomes for your organization.

What are Senior Negotiators?

Senior Negotiators are experienced professionals responsible for managing and leading complex negotiations on behalf of their organization. They often handle high-stakes deals, contracts, or disputes, working to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining professional relationships. Senior Negotiators typically possess advanced communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as a deep understanding of the relevant industry and legal considerations. Their role may involve mentoring junior staff, developing negotiation strategies, and representing their organization in critical discussions.

What is the difference between Senior Negotiator vs Negotiator?

AspectSenior NegotiatorNegotiator
CredentialsTypically requires several years of experience, industry-specific certificationsEntry to mid-level experience, often fewer certifications
Work EnvironmentLeads negotiations, manages complex deals, mentors junior staffParticipates in negotiations, supports senior staff, handles routine deals
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in corporate, real estate, procurement sectorsCommon across various industries including sales, procurement

The main difference is that a Senior Negotiator has more experience, handles complex negotiations, and often mentors others, whereas a Negotiator is typically less experienced and handles routine negotiations. Both roles are essential in their respective stages of the negotiation process, with the Senior Negotiator taking on more strategic responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Senior Negotiator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 10% Internship, 36% As Needed, 25% Full Time, 21% Temporary, and 6% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

$60K - $84K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


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Company Description

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through global agency brands Publicis Collective, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Media's digital-first, data-driven global practices deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in more than sixty countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide. 

Job Description

This position requires a highly motivated person to lead the day-to-day execution activating digital strategic plan development and all aspects of implementation.  

Responsibilities
  • Assist with planning and implementation for client accounts across digital channels 

  • Plays a leading role in all aspects of campaign management including vendor liaison and reporting 

  • Training/Support in billing, reporting, trafficking, analytics and research 

  • Assist in presentation of data, insights and media to clients 

  • Intimate knowledge of consumer habits & touchpoints, i.e. magazine, digital mobile, social, video 

  • Craft knowledgeable and relevant POVs that assess media opportunities and place appropriate value 

  • Manage Vendor Billing: insertion orders, monthly billing reports, discrepancy resolution, and reconciliations 

  • Assist Supervisor in negotiation of Buys, Makegoods, Positioning, Value Add Negotiations 

  • Draw actionable insights off syndicated data from Nielsen, Comscore, Strategy, TNS, adrelevance and Quantcast 

  • Build relationships with vendors to analyze value and applicability of media vehicles for client media plan 

  • Create dynamic presentations that effectively communicate to our clients 

  • Maintain a knowledge of all ad serving platforms 

  • Prepare and deliver buying and or digital trafficking specs and guidelines 

Qualifications
  • 2+ years of media buying/planning experience 

  • Agency experience highly preferred 

  • Proficiency in Prisma, Digital Partnership is required 

  • Must have excellent verbal/written communication skills, interpersonal skills, detail-orientation, follow-though skills 

  • Must have strong analytical, research, and quantitative skills 

  • Must be hard-working, resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced environment 

  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, formulas, v-lookup, conditional formats, pivot tables, etc 

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Difference" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. 

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive.  Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K,  as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Compensation Range: $60,800.00 - $ 72,500.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 6/5/2026.

#LI-AD2 Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $84,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7/6/2026.Employment Type: FULL_TIME