Contract Management Specialist

AVEVA; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible benefits fund

Emergency leave days

28 days annual leave

Pension

Private medical insurance

Parental leave

Education assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

AVEVA is seeking a Contract Management Specialist to support the sales contract process from request to signature. The role combines contract drafting, compliance, and stakeholder coordination across Sales, Legal, Trade Compliance, Finance and Fulfilment teams.

Based in Madrid or Cambridge with hybrid work, the position requires attention to detail, strong English communication, and the ability to work across EMEA time zones. This is a legal but non-lawyer role within AVEVA’s Legal team.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in contracts management or administration.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Excellent communication with professional client-facing approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to support EMEA time zones.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in preparation and management of contracts for sales activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with contracting guidelines and AVEVA policies.
• Build relationships with Sales and Legal teams for alignment.
• Handle queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Trade Compliance, Credit Check, bidding and prequalification processes.
• Facilitate signature of contracts by all parties.
• Store working papers and signed documents with references and metadata.
• Draft and edit NDAs, termination and related letters under supervision.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Communication

English proficiency

Time management

Team player

Organizational skills

Client-focused

Educación

Bachelor's degree in commercial contracts

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title: Contract Management Specialist

Location: Cambridge or Madrid, hybrid

Employment Type: full-time

The Contract Specialists is a member of the AVEVA Contract Management (CM) team and will be responsible for the preparation and management of contract documents related to the sales activities of the company, from start (generation of a contract request) to finish (contract signature and archiving). The CM team is involved throughout the quote-to-fulfilment process and is responsible for coordinating with other stakeholders in the process such as Sales, Legal Counsel, Trade Compliance, Finance, Order Entry, Deal Desk and Fulfilment teams to ensure that contracts are delivered as per business deadlines and in compliance with AVEVA’s policies.

We are looking for a Contract Specialist who has excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills and who has knowledge of contractual and legal terminology. The role is part of the Contract Management team and will be based in Kuala Lumpur, supporting various parts of the EMEA region as may be assigned from time to time. working in EMEA time zone.

Please note that while this position reports into the Legal Department, this is not a lawyer/attorney/counsel position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and management of contracts related to the sales activities of the company, ensuring all documents are accurate, compliant and delivered in the required timeframe.
• Ensure compliance with AVEVA’s contracting guidelines, policies, protocols and process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with AVEVA’s Sales team and other members of the Legal team as well as any other relevant functions and departments to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Handle queries from internal teams and external stakeholders, providing timely responses.
• Support Trade Compliance, Credit Check, bidding and prequalification and any other relevant activities in AVEVA’s quote-to-fulfilment process.
• Facilitate the signature of contracts by all parties.
• Store all working papers and signed documents in the corresponding archives, including the inclusion of any references and metadata.
• Draft, prepare and edit (under supervision of Legal and other senior members of the Contract Management team) documents such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Termination Letters, Novation Letters, Price Escalation notifications etc.
• Support with various administrative tasks as may be assigned.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor 's degree and hands-on experience in commercial contracts management and administration. Significant years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Energetic, proactive, attention to detail and a strong team player
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Experience with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook etc).
• Willingness and ability to support EMEA time zones, including adjusted working hours when required.

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in other languages are desirable
• Familiarity with IT tools such as Salesforce, Sharepoint, Acrobat and Docusign CLM.
• Legal background will be a plus (no degree in Law is required)

Legal at AVEVA

Our global team of lawyers, compliance experts and contract managers play a central role in protecting AVEVA’s interests and ensuring the company operates with the highest levels of integrity.

We provide guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management, contracts, and legal frameworks - all at the fascinating and fast-moving intersection of technology and the industrial sector. If you’re flexible and enjoy tackling complex challenges, you’ll be right at home in the AVEVA Legal team.

Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

UK Benefits include:

Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Hiring process

AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals - safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.