Legal counsel contract management (m/f/d)

(Closed) Airbus Secure Land Communications GmbH

Legal Counsel Contract Management (m/f/d)

Job Description: For Airbus Secure Land Communications GmbH, part of the Airbus Public Safety and Security (PSS) Business Unit of the Airbus Defense and Space Division, we are looking for a Legal Counsel (m/f/d) with focus on contract management for the PSS Legal Department at the Ulm location.

Your role: In close cooperation with the Senior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for the legally compliant implementation of Airbus PSS contracts. You will provide independent legal advice and support to the Airbus PSS bids, sales, procurement, and commercial teams across different regions. Your focus will be on contract management, supporting the bid phase through to project execution, ensuring effective change and claim management where necessary. A security clearance is required for this position or must be issued by recognized authorities.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Providing contractual and commercial support to sales, bids, and project teams, including bid preparation, contract drafting, negotiation, and execution.
• Managing commercial and contractual issues during the bid and contract phases.
• Collaborating with the Procurement team to prepare RFPs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Guiding and advising project teams to ensure compliance with company processes and contract terms throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reporting and managing contractual risks with internal functions.
• Working closely with the PSS Legal team.

Qualifications and knowledge:

• Fully qualified lawyer with a postgraduate Master’s degree in law or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience, preferably in an international environment.
• Experience in security and/or defense sectors is a plus.
• Experience in change and claim management, contract review, drafting, and negotiation.
• Knowledge of procurement law (mainly in Europe), international law, and IT law is advantageous.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and with a strong business focus.
• Proactive, creative, and able to anticipate issues.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, problem-solving orientation, pragmatic approach.
• Fluent in German and English; knowledge of French is highly appreciated.

Please submit your application in English.

Contact: Sarah Tsepleris, Recruiting Business Partner - Airbus Secure Land Communications GmbH, Höflinger Straße 100, 89077 Ulm.

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