Legal Counsel Contract Management (mfd)

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 to whom you report you will be responsible for the legally compliant implementation of Airbus PSS s contracts.
To do so you provide independent professional legal advice and support to the Airbus PSS bids sales procurement and commercial teams located in different regions. You will focus on contract management i.e. you will support the bid phase through to the project phase and take responsibility for the contractual implementation of the projects ensuring effective Change Management and Claim Management where necessary.

A security clearance is required for this position or must be issued by the recognized authorities.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Provide contractual/commercial support to sales bids and project teams including bid preparation contract preparation negotiation and execution.
• Manage commercial/contractual issues during the bid / contract phase
• In close collaboration with the Procurement team: support the preparation of RFPs to potential subcontractors/suppliers ensuring maximum flow down of prime contract terms and ongoing compliance with contractual requirements.
• Provide guidance support and advice to the project team to enable them to comply with company processes and procedures including Maturity Gate Reviews and compliance with contract terms throughout the contract period.
• Responsible for ensuring that all commercial/contractual risks are reported and managed with the appropriate internal functions
• Work in close collaboration with the PSS Legal team.

You have the following knowledge and qualifications:

• You are a fully qualified lawyer (post graduate Master degree in law) or possess a comparable qualification.
• You have a minimum of three years of professional experience preferably in an international environment.
• Professional experience in the field of security and/or defense is a big plus. Experience in Change and Claim Management review drafting and negotiation of contracts in an international environment and a detailed understanding of legal implications.
• Experience in procurement law (mainly in Europe) international law IT law is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• You are able to work independent and highly business oriented.
• You are proactive and creative in the sense of being able to anticipate.
• You are a communicative strong negotiator and like to solve problems and propose and implement pragmatic solutions to prevent or remedy such problems.
• You are fluent in both German and English; knowledge of French is highly appreciated

Please provide your application in English.

Your contact person:

Sarah Tsepleris

Recruiting Business Partner - Airbus Secure Land Communications GmbH

Söflinger StraßeUlm

Disabled applicants will be given special consideration in case of equal suitability.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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