Manager Contract Management (German Speaking)

DIGITAL REALTY; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data center service provider in London seeks a Contract Data Management & Maintenance professional. The role involves overseeing contract data organization, ensuring data integrity, and supporting compliance with internal processes. Candidates must have a relevant degree and ideally be fluent in English and German, with experience in contract management or as a paralegal. Join a dynamic team focused on effective contract operations.

Qualifications

• Finished relevant degree required; education or relevant certifications in Business Administration, Legal, Information Systems, or related fields are a plus.
• Desirable proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, and a solid understanding of data management practices.
• Experience with contract management or as paralegal is preferred, with a proven track record of meeting internal service level agreements (SLAs).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization, abstraction, storage, and retrieval of contract data and legal documentation.
• Monitor and supervise data accuracy in the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system.
• Maintain strict adherence to internal business process SLAs.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree

Certifications in Business Administration, Legal, Information Systems

Tools

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms

Job description

Your role

Contract Data Management & Maintenance :

Oversee the organization, abstraction, storage, and retrieval of contract data and legal documentation to ensure it is easily accessible and well-maintained

Monitoring and supervision of data saved automatically into contract lifecycle management (CLM) system ensuring accuracy of data and accurately inputting customer contract information into databases or software systems including details such as contract start and end dates, terms and conditions, pricing information, and any relevant customer details for customers

Accurately inputting vendor contract information into databases or software systems (such as a CLM system), including details such as contract start and end dates, terms and conditions, pricing information, and any relevant details for non-standard vendor agreements.

Process all changes to contract data records in contract data management system on contract status, including metrics such as renewal rates, contract value, and any issues or trends observed, ensuring updates are made in a timely and accurate manner.

Ensure all contract data is maintained with high levels of accuracy, consistency, and reliability, in alignment with company-wide data governance processes.

Identify and rectify any data entry errors or inconsistencies to uphold the highest standards of data integrity.

Support the maintenance of contract data model definitions in the system.

Support data quality monitoring initiatives, ensuring systematization in the tool.

Identify dependencies between data, processes and systems.

Maintain the data dictionary up-to-date to ensure consistent data definitions and usage across the organization.

Contract Operations Support :

Knowledge management of contract landscape, acting as the first point of contact for any CLM / contract-related questions, including regarding contract hierarchy, correct contract template selection, validating data in the system and managing data access.

Support the contracting process with queries and manage signature and storage processes, ensuring contract data is well abstracted through the process.

Compliance :

Maintain strict adherence to internal business process SLAs, guaranteeing contract data and reporting are completed appropriately within designated timeframes.

Comply with data protection regulations and company policies regarding the secure and confidential handling of customer information.

Collaboration :

Support the wider contract management team as needed, contributing to the overall effectiveness and collaborative environment.

Work closely with other teams to ensure integrated management of contract domain data and support organizational goals.

What you’ll need

Finished relevant degree required; education or relevant certifications in Business Administration, Legal, Information Systems, or related fields are a plus.

Desirable proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, and a solid understanding of data management practices.

Fluent in English and German

Experience with contract management or as paralegal is preferred, with a proven track record of meeting internal service level agreements (SLAs).

Ability to handle data update requests promptly and with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

A collaborative team player who is adaptable and capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment.