Contract & Claims Specialist (f/m/d)

Knorr-Bremse AG; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10% of annual gross

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Professional training support

MyBenefit platform points

Development and upskilling programs

Friendly culture and supportive team

Job summary

Knorr-Bremse AG is seeking a focused professional to support defense against unjustified claims, assist in dispute resolution, and review contractual terms. The role requires a law or business-related degree, plus experience in contract management and strong English communication.

You will work in a project-based environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify risks and prepare documentation and recommendations. English fluency and analytical detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent
• Experience in contract management or claim handling in industrial sectors
• Familiarity with working in a project-based environment and cross-functional teamwork
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Defend the company against unjustified claims and negotiate settlements
• Assist in dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation or arbitration
• Prepare documentation and recommendations related to contracts, claims and risks
• Review commercial contracts and support changes to terms as needed
• Identify risks related to penalties, warranties, indemnities and liability
• Identify potential claims and prepare supporting arguments

Skills

Contract management experience

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree

Business/Economics/Finance/Management/International Business degree

Job description

Knorr-Bremse is a global leader in the production of braking systems and additional subsystems for rail and commercial vehicles. We currently employ 30,000 people worldwide. Since 1905, our solutions have been contributing to energy efficiency and the safety of people and on tracks and roads.

Your responsibilities:

• supporting the company in defending against unjustified claims (for example: financial compensation, contractual remedies, penalties,liquidated damages, or cost reimbursement arising from contractual deviations) ,
• assisting in dispute resolution processes, including negotiation, mediation, or arbitration,
• preparing clear documentation and recommendations related to contracts, claims, and risks,
• reviewing and analyzing commercial contracts, supporting changes to contract terms when needed,
• identifying risks related to penalties, warranties, indemnities, performance guarantees, and liability topics,
• identifying potential claims and preparing supporting arguments.

Requirements:

• university degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, International Business or another relevant field,
• experience in contract management, procurement, project legal, claim management roles (preferably in industrial sectors),
• familiarity with working in a project-based environment and collaborating with cross-functional team,
• excellent communication skills in English,
• analytical mindset and attention to details.

Optional:

• familiarity with commercial law,
• ability to communicate effectively in German in a business environment,
• practical experience or interest with AI tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, data analysis or automation tools).

We offer:

• stable employment and long‑term career growth,
• annual bonus up to 10% of your annual gross base salary,
• flexible hours (start between 7:00 and 9:30 a.m.),
• private healthcare (upgrade options and family add‑ons),
• partial funding for professional training,
• life insurance,
• benefit points through the MyBenefit platform,
• a comprehensive, role‑specific training program,
• opportunities for development and upskilling,
• a friendly culture and supportive team,
• additional bonuses and recognition awards.