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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Juriste Contract Manager

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a higher-education degree in law at Bac +4 or Bac +5 level.
  • Have at least 10 years of experience in contract management, particularly involving industrial arrangements, private- or public-law contracts, and project management.
  • Demonstrate expertise in managing and negotiating complex contracts.
  • Be able to analyze and manage contractual risks.
  • Know contract law and applicable regulations.
  • Have proficiency in contractual and legal English, which is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze contractual risks and opportunities and propose appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Draft and negotiate contractual commitments with customers and industrial partners, taking technical, schedule, regulatory, and legal constraints into account.
  • Develop negotiation strategies with teams during bidding and execution phases and implement contractual solutions suited to customer needs.
  • Support project and procurement teams in interpreting, executing, and negotiating customer and subcontractor contracts.
  • Manage contract documentation, amendments, claims, and pre-litigation and litigation files in coordination with the headquarters Legal Department.
  • Monitor contracts, report to the Legal, Contracts & Compliance Director, and contribute to training operational teams.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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