Contract Specialist / Paralegal - French Speaking

Integreon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Integreon is seeking a Paralegal/Contract Specialist fluent in Russian, Turkish, or French to support contract administration and negotiation for international agreements. You will review, draft, and harmonise commercial contracts while ensuring compliance with policy and risk guidelines.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and efficient handling of high-volume legal data in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with standard office software and CLM tools is valued.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years of contracts management experience.
• Native level fluency in French.
• Experience with CLM systems preferred; tech proficiency essential.
• Ability to read and flag risks in complex contracts.
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Implement client contracting policies and processes.
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts per client policies.
• Provide legal support to internal business teams.
• Draft agreements and respond to contract-related queries.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with risk management policies.
• Accurately report and collect legal data as needed.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial contracting

French language

Risk identification

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Learning ability

Independent work

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

CLM system

Generative AI awareness

Job description

Paralegal/Contract Specialist – Russian or Turkish or French Speaking

Position Summary

You will support the administration of contracts in accordance with the client’s company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client requirements. The responsibilities will focus on the review and negotiation of commercial agreements with the client’s suppliers, subcontractors and other agreements central to the commercial operations of the client.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement client contracting policies and processes.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in accordance with client company policies and strategies.
• Provide legal support to client’s internal business team.
• Provide solutions and information for contract-related queries and draft relevant agreements.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with applicable risk management policies.
• Accurately report and collect legal data as needed.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months - 2 years’ experience in contracts management with experience in commercial contracting (international contracting experience is a bonus) and varied contractual arrangements. However, client specific training will be provided so ability to learn is key. Experience with software and cloud contracting is preferred but not required.
• Native level fluency in French.
• Ability to read and understand highly complex contractual language to identify and flag client risks and suggest mitigation steps.
• Experience working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system is preferred. If there is no experience with CLM tools, proficiency in technology is essential.
• Good understanding of commercial contracting terms, conditions/practices and legal implications.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of Generative AI.
• Knowledge of commercial contracts and specifications with drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability with an appreciation for striking a balance between business and legal objectives.
• Strong ability to organise assigned workload and multi-task to deliver service at required service levels meeting client and stakeholders’ expectations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Be able to perform well in a fast-paced, intellectually intense and service‑oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with Integreon’s values and culture.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to balance between working independently and with a team and open to learning.