Legal Counsel Contract Management (m/f/d) (H/F) - AIRBUS SECURE LAND COMMUNICATIONS GMBH

AEROCONTACT; Ulm; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AEROCONTACT seeks a Legal Counsel for contract management in Ulm, collaborating closely with legal and project teams. Successful candidates will hold a Master's degree in law, possess negotiation skills, and contribute to all phases of contract implementation. This position requires fluency in German and English, a proactive attitude, and experience in procurement or security law.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifikationen

• Fully qualified lawyer with a Master's degree in Law.
• At least three years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of security, defense, and procurement law is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Providing contractual and commercial support to project teams.
• Managing commercial and contractual issues during bids and contracts.
• Advising teams to ensure compliance with company processes.

Kenntnisse

Contract Management

Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Problem Solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Postgraduate Master's degree in Law

Jobbeschreibung

For Airbus Secure Land Communications GmbH, part of the Airbus Public Safety and Security (PSS) Business Unit of the Airbus Defense and Space Division, we are looking for a Legal Counsel (m/f/d) with focus on contract management for the PSS Legal Department at the Ulm location.

Your role: In close cooperation with the Senior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for the legally compliant implementation of Airbus PSS contracts. You will provide independent legal advice and support to the Airbus PSS bids, sales, procurement, and commercial teams across different regions. Your focus will be on contract management, supporting the bid phase through to project execution, including contractual implementation, Change Management, and Claim Management. A security clearance is required for this position or must be issued by recognized authorities.

Your main responsibilities include:

1. Providing contractual and commercial support to sales, bids, and project teams, including bid preparation, contract drafting, negotiation, and execution.
2. Managing commercial and contractual issues during the bid and contract phases.
3. Collaborating with the Procurement team to support RFP preparation, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
4. Guiding and advising project teams to ensure adherence to company processes and contractual obligations throughout the project lifecycle.
5. Reporting and managing all commercial and contractual risks with relevant internal functions.
6. Working closely with the PSS Legal team.

You have the following knowledge and qualifications:

• You are a fully qualified lawyer (postgraduate Master’s degree in law) or possess a comparable qualification.
• You have at least three years of professional experience, preferably in an international environment.
• Experience in security and/or defense law is a plus, including Change and Claim Management, contract review, drafting, negotiation, and legal implications.
• Experience in procurement law (mainly in Europe), international law, and IT law is advantageous.

Soft Skills

• You are independent and highly business-oriented.
• You are proactive, creative, and able to anticipate issues.
• You are a strong communicator and negotiator, problem-solver, and pragmatic in proposing solutions.
• You are fluent in German and English; knowledge of French is highly appreciated.

Please submit your application in English.

Contact person: Sarah Tsepleris ([e-mail])

Recruiting Business Partner - Airbus Secure Land Communications GmbH, Söflinger Straße 100, 89077 Ulm

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Disabled applicants will be given special consideration in case of equal suitability. This role requires awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, supporting the company’s reputation and growth.

Company: Airbus Secure Land Communications GmbH

Contract Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Legal

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