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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Juriste Contract Manager F/H

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRungis, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher-education qualification at Bac +4 or Bac +5 in law is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in contract management, including industrial arrangements, private- or public-law contracts, and project management in French and international environments.
  • Proficiency in contractual and legal English is required.
  • Strong written and verbal expression skills are required.
  • Strong analytical and synthesis skills, including the ability to assess business, financial, and technical aspects of projects, are required.
  • The ability to propose solutions is required.
  • Sound judgment, risk assessment, and negotiation skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute actively to risk and opportunity analysis.
  • Draft and negotiate contractual commitments with customers or industrial partners, taking technical, schedule, regulatory, and legal constraints into account.
  • Develop negotiation strategy with the team during bid and execution phases.
  • Implement innovative contractual solutions to meet customer needs and requirements.
  • Participate in program reviews and other internal and customer meetings for assigned contracts.
  • Collect relevant documents, information, and data in a timely manner to support proposals and the drafting of amendments and/or claims.
  • Propose proactive measures to mitigate risks and improve profit.
  • Provide effective and regular reporting to the Legal, Contracts and Compliance Director of the AMS business line.
  • Assist project teams in interpreting and executing contractual clauses in contracts with customers and subcontractors.
  • Assist the procurement team in drafting and negotiating subcontracting contracts to minimize contractual risks for Thales.
  • Manage contract documentation and prepare document submissions to customers and subcontractors.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations in coordination with headquarters specialists or other functions.
  • Manage pre-litigation files and monitor litigation files in coordination with the headquarters Legal Department.
  • Deliver training to operational teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Spanish proficiency is an advantage.

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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