Contract Manager (Legal)

This leading international consulting firm is seeking two experienced Contract Managers to work with its Legal department in reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contractual arrangements. The first position would be based in London, Brussels or Warsaw while the second CM role, requiring fluent French, would be based in Brussels, Paris or Warsaw. You will be responsible for handling the preparation, review, drafting and negotiation of client related and other contracts. Other European work locations may be considered in appropriate circumstances.

In addition, you will be expected to distribute, update, revise and create standard form contracts and related documentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, track contracts, help monitor and track contract flow volume and work on some department projects.

You will work under the supervision and guidance of the department’s lawyers.

Principal responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate specified forms of contract such as release letters, confidentiality agreements, statements of work, consulting agreements, outside consultant agreements, and master consulting agreements.
• Review and assist teams in RFP responses.
• Provide our consultants with appropriate forms of agreement on a variety of engagement-related legal issues
• Work with the department’s lawyers in support of Firm initiatives.
• Will become part of one or more subject area teams covering special legal areas, such as employment, litigation, competition law, corporate, department learning and others

Requirements:

• Excellent writing and negotiating skills a must (including ability to interpret and analyse comments).
• For the first CM position, fluency in English is a must with another European language very desirable. For the second CM position fluency in both English and French is a must-have.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including clear and effective communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work well to deadlines.
• Creative problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to efficiently handle work volumes, recognize priorities and manage time effectively.
• Ability to function on an independent basis, with moderate supervision.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience as a contract manager or in similar positions.
• Basic computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to be a team player.
• Law degree or similar legal background.
• Professional legal qualification considered a significant plus.

Competitive and attractive benefits package, salary subject to experience.

For more information or to discuss this position, please contact Tanja Albers on Tanja.Albers@laurencesimons.com or call her on +3120 520 6812 quoting reference number 253600.