Legal Contracts Manager

Job Objective

1. Contract Law & Contract Drafting

• Understanding legal principles and procedural rules in contract law.
• Drafting precise contract clauses that reflect the parties' intent.
• Keeping records of negotiations to preserve legal proof.
• Analyzing complex contract structures (e.g., JVs, SPVs, consortia) and identifying risks/opportunities.
• Handling various contract types across legal systems (civil/common law, public/private contracts).

2.Pre-contract/Contract Administration & Claim Management

• Establishing best practices for contract claims, changes, and record-keeping.
• Implementing contract/claim management tools.
• Managing changes, claims, and disputes, ensuring fair resolutions.
• Leading contract/claim process improvements at an organizational level.

3. Compliance, Standards & Regulations

• Ensuring adherence to ethics, trade compliance, and anti-corruption policies.
• Conducting due diligence, audits, and compliance risk assessments.
• Managing cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory adherence in contracts.
• Collaborating with compliance specialists to mitigate legal risks.

4. Intellectual Property & Product Strategy Acumen

• Integrating IP considerations into business and product strategies.
• Negotiating and drafting IP clauses effectively.
• Monitoring IP-related processes in bids and projects.

5. Thales Operating Model, Policies & Processes

• Applying internal policies and governance structures in contract management.
• Managing contract-related processes across different international projects.
• Ensuring compliance with the Thales Contract Management Operating Model.

6. Financial & Business Acumen

• Aligning contract management with financial and business strategies.
• Understanding pricing models, payment terms, and cash flow management.
• Identifying cost implications of contract terms and financial risks.
• Applying IFRS principles and insurance-related contractual knowledge.

7. Contractual Risks & Opportunities Management

• Identifying and mitigating contractual risks while leveraging opportunities.
• Developing and implementing risk management strategies.
• Evaluating technical and non-technical risks within contract terms.

8. Delivery & Performance Management

• Managing delivery risks related to international trade (tax, customs, transfer of title).
• Coordinating contract performance monitoring with project teams.
• Understanding time scheduling and the critical path in project execution.

9. Project, Bid & Capture Acumen

• Managing internal contract-related projects using project management principles.
• Defining contract management workflows, KPIs, and governance metrics.
• Providing contractual insights throughout the bid lifecycle.

10. Sourcing & Subcontracting Management

• Managing supplier contracts and subcontracting agreements.
• Advising teams on contract flow-downs and supplier risk management.
• Aligning prime contract management with procurement strategies.

11. Change Management & Continuous Improvement

• Implementing change management strategies in contract processes.
• Communicating regulatory changes effectively.
• Adopting digital tools and best practices for contract improvement.

12. Communication

• Conveying contract-related matters clearly and assertively.
• Escalating issues appropriately and proposing solutions.
• Managing internal and external contract-related communication.

13. Deals Well with Complexity

• Simplifying complex contract and legal concepts.
• Managing ambiguity and making sound decisions in uncertain scenarios.

14. Engages Stakeholders

• Understanding stakeholder needs and adjusting contract strategies accordingly.
• Aligning contract processes with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.