Contract Manager Legal -ASAP Geneva - 3 months

Michael Page (Switzerland); Genf; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

3-month assignment

Job summary

Michael Page Switzerland is seeking a dedicated legal contracting professional to join a small team in Geneva. You will contribute to the review, development and management of contractual arrangements across the organisation in an international setting.

The role offers exposure to a wide range of commercial agreements with an initial 3‑month assignment and potential extension. Fluent English is essential; French is a plus, and a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset is valued from day one.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in legal contracting or contract management.
• Experience supporting contracts in an international environment.
• Strong drafting and contract review skills.
• Fluent English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and finalise contracts across the organisation.
• Review and quality-check contracts generated by programmes and teams.
• Work directly with project teams and external partners to support contractual discussions and facilitate agreements with service providers and partner organisations.
• Contribute to the management of contractual risk and assist in resolving complex contractual and legal issues arising during the contracting process.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve and streamline contract management processes and ensure high-quality contractual documentation.
• Support the delivery of contracts within short turnaround times while maintaining accuracy and consistency.

Skills

English (fluent)

Drafting contracts

Contract review

Contract management

Attention to detail

Proactive/solution-oriented

Education

Master's degree in Law

Job description

• Broad exposure to commercial contracts in an international environment.
• Immediate start for 3 months mission and potential extension.

About Our Client

Our client is an international organisation operating in a collaborative and multicultural environment. The organisation works with a broad network of external stakeholders and relies on strong contractual frameworks to support its activities and partnerships.

As part of a small legal and contracts team, you will contribute to the review, development and management of contractual arrangements while supporting internal teams with legal and contractual matters. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure to commercial and partnership agreements within an international setting.

Job Description

• Support the development and finalisation of contracts across the organisation.
• Review and quality-check contracts generated by operational programmes and teams.
• Work directly with project teams and external partners to support contractual discussions and facilitate agreements with service providers and partner organisations.
• Contribute to the management of contractual risk and assist in resolving complex contractual and legal issues arising during the contracting process.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve and streamline contract management processes and ensure high-quality contractual documentation.
• Support the delivery of contracts within short turnaround times while maintaining accuracy and consistency.

The Successful Applicant

• Master's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
• Approximately 5 years of professional experience within legal contracting, contract management or commercial legal functions. Candidates with slightly less experience but strong relevant exposure will also be considered.
• Experience supporting contract development in an international environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial agreements and contractual risk management.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Excellent drafting and contract review skills.
• Fluent English is essential, as English is the primary working language and the majority of contracts are drafted in English.
• French would be a plus but is not mandatory.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset.

What's on Offer

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly international organisation and work on a broad range of contractual matters within a supportive legal team.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• An initial 3-month assignment with potential for extension
• Immediate start
• Exposure to a wide variety of contractual matters and stakeholders
• A collaborative team environment
• Significant autonomy and responsibility from day one
• The opportunity to work closely with legal and business professionals in an international setting

This position is ideal for a legal professional seeking hands-on contract management experience within a fast-paced and international environment.