Commercial Contract Manager (m/f/d)

GOLDBECK SOLAR Gruppe; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open cooperation with a professional,

International team

Independent work conditions

Global energy revolution participation

Employee events

Job summary

GOLDBECK SOLAR is seeking a Commercial Contract Manager to support our Western Europe region in all sales activities, advising on legal and contractual matters during development, tender, and execution of projects. The role requires a strong legal background, excellent English, and the ability to work cross-functionally with sales and project teams.

You will draft contracts, assess risks, and deliver trainings while representing the company in negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Experience negotiating and drafting EPC and related project contracts.
• Strong ability to interpret complex contracts and provide practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review, comment on, and negotiate contracts during tender with focus on EPC.
• Draft and revise contracts and standard templates with the legal department.
• Prepare risk and opportunity assessments for tender stage.
• Develop and refine processes to minimize project risks.
• Manage third-party claims and defend against counterclaims.
• Support administration of contracts and legal proceedings/arbitration.
• Deliver training on tender and project-related legal topics.
• Interface between sales, project teams, and internal/external legal advisors.

Skills

English proficiency

Negotiation

Contract law

Communication skills

Independent work

Strategic thinking

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Who we are:

GOLDBECK SOLAR is a leading provider of turnkey solar systems on commercial roofs and ground mounted utility scale PV power plants. With our team of dedicated employees, we develop, plan, build, operate and finance photovoltaic systems in Germany, Europe and worldwide - tailor-made with a standardized approach.

What you can expect:

As a Commercial Contract Manager (m/f/d) you will support our Regional Center Western Europe in all sales activities and provide guidance on legal and contractual matters during the development, tender, and execution phases of our diverse projects.

You demonstrate a confident and professional approach, thrive in an interdisciplinary role assigned to Sales Management, and consistently keep the company’s strategic objectives in focus. Highly motivated and solution-oriented, you work effectively in a fast-growing business environment.

Tasks:

1. Review, comment on, and negotiate contracts during the tender phase, with a strong focus on EPC contracts
2. Draft and revise contracts and legally relevant standard templates in collaboration with the legal department
3. Prepare and present risk and opportunity assessments during the tender phase for internal stakeholders
4. Develop and refine processes to minimize project-related risks
5. Manage and defend against third-party claims, especially related to the supply chain
6. Assert and enforce project-related claims
7. Support the administration of contracts as well as legal proceedings and arbitration cases
8. Develop and deliver training sessions on tender and project-related legal topics
9. Act as an interface between sales and project teams as well as internal and external legal advisors

Profile:

1. Completed degree with a legal focus or additional legal qualification with excellent results, or a law degree (LL.B./LL.M., corporate or business law) or equivalent with above-average results
2. Excellent command of English, both written and spoken (required)
3. Good command of German is a plus
4. Strong ability to quickly grasp complex issues and develop practical solutions
5. Outstanding communication skills with the ability to provide pragmatic advice
6. Confident and persuasive appearance, perseverance in negotiations
7. Ability to adapt to different and changing negotiation settings and partners
8. Strategic approach to successfully enforcing claims and defending against counterclaims
9. Ability to draft comprehensive and convincing legal correspondence in disputes
10. Decisiveness and willingness to take responsibility for your decisions
11. Capability to work independently with minimal supervision

Benefits:

1. Open, trusting and professional cooperation with a focus on success and enjoyment in daily work
2. Cooperation with a highly trained international team in a dynamic, international market
3. Best conditions for independent work as well as exciting and challenging topics
4. Participation in shaping the global energy revolution
5. Employee events

Your contact person for questions:

Patricia Bous

Talent Acquisition Partner

+ 49 6201 7103-350