Contract Management Specialist with German (m/f/d)

Lapp Business Services; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working hours

Medical care

Multisport card

Language courses

Retirement saving scheme

Annual international soccer/volleyball

Job summary

LAPP Business Services in Poland (Wroclaw) is seeking a Contract Manager to review and negotiate customer contracts, including NDAs and framework agreements, in an international environment. You will identify risks and provide practical recommendations while coordinating with German-speaking stakeholders and leveraging English fluency.

The role offers hybrid work, a family-owned culture, and opportunities to contribute to CLM enhancements and AI-driven initiatives within contract management.

Qualifications

• University degree in Law (LL.B., LL.M. or equivalent).
• Experience in contract management or legal operations.
• Experience negotiating international contracts.
• Excellent English skills (written and spoken).
• Good German language skills for coordinating with German-speaking stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; CLM systems are a plus.
• Interest in AI, digitalization and process improvement.
• Proactive, independent worker and team player.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate customer contracts including NDAs and framework agreements.
• Identify contractual, legal and commercial risks and provide recommendations.
• Support global and regional contract negotiations and issue resolution.
• Track contract-related milestones and lifecycle deadlines.
• Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks and clause libraries.
• Contribute to CLM processes and system implementations.
• Prepare contract summaries and risk assessments for stakeholders.
• Facilitate stakeholder coordination for contract workflows.
• Support AI-driven initiatives in contract management.

Skills

English language proficiency

German language proficiency

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

Law degree (LL.B./LL.M.)

Tools

Microsoft 365

CLM systems (advantage)

Job description

LAPP

LAPP is a family-owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family-owned today. With around 5,700 employees, we are operating in over 80 countries – globally connected and regionally rooted. Working at LAPP means more: this is where inventive spirit and a hands-on mentality meet cherished values and tradition.

We offer all employees the freedom to develop and pursue new opportunities. Flexibility and personal responsibility are just as important to us as a family-friendly work environment. We value all our colleagues with their talents, ideas and perspectives.

After all, every personal contribution counts when it comes to meeting the needs of our customers from various industries together. Together we keep the industry alive: alive by LAPP – alive by YOU!

Your tasks

• Review, draft and negotiate customer contracts, including NDAs, framework agreements and other commercial contracts.
• Identify contractual, legal and commercial risks and provide practical business-oriented recommendations.
• Support global and regional contract negotiations and facilitate the resolution of contract-related matters.
• Track and manage contract-related issues, deadlines and milestones throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of contract templates, playbooks and clause libraries.
• Contribute to the implementation and further development of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) processes and systems.
• Prepare contract summaries, risk assessments and decision-support materials for stakeholders and management.
• Facilitate effective stakeholder coordination and support efficient contract-related workflows and projects.
• Contribute to process optimization, digitalization and AI-driven initiatives within the contract management function.

Your profile

• University degree in Law (LL.B., LL.M. or equivalent legal qualification).
• Relevant experience in contract management, commercial law, legal operations or a comparable role.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts in an international business environment.
• Excellent English skills (written and spoken).
• Good German language skills are required, as the role involves regular coordination and communication with German-speaking stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal and commercial considerations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications; experience with CLM systems is an advantage.
• Interest in AI, digitalization, automation and process improvement.
• Proactive, solution-oriented and able to work independently.
• Team player with a hands-on attitude and willingness to continuously learn and develop.

Good reasons for LAPP

• Variety of tasks and responsibilities & plenty of scope for ideas
• Value-based family business
• Global player with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working hours models & hybrid work
• Work life balance
• Personnel development, onboarding & individual support
• Annual international soccer- & volleyball tournament
• Opportunity to join benefits: Medical care, Multisport card, language courses, Retirement saving scheme etc.

Contact

• Plac Nowy Targ 28
• 50-141 Wroclaw, Poland

We are happy to answer any questions you may have in advance!