This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Contracts Manager in Germany.
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the preparation, negotiation, and management of a wide range of commercial agreements across multiple business areas. This role offers the opportunity to shape agreements that support innovative, high-impact projects in finance, technology, education, and sustainability. You will oversee direct reports, act as a trusted escalation point, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure legally sound, clear, and efficient agreements. This position provides a dynamic environment where strategic thinking, process improvement, and risk mitigation are highly valued. If you enjoy leading teams, navigating complex contractual landscapes, and enabling business growth through effective legal frameworks, this role offers significant scope and influence.
Accountabilities:
In this role, you will:
- Manage and oversee a team responsible for negotiating and finalizing commercial agreements.
- Serve as an escalation point for both direct reports and business line stakeholders.
- Supervise the legal engagement process and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Identify process efficiencies and implement improvements to streamline contract management.
- Assess, mitigate, or escalate legal risks associated with commercial agreements.
- Act as a liaison between various stakeholders to ensure agreements meet business objectives.
- Handle a variety of agreements, including master services agreements, software-as-a-service agreements, NDAs, sponsorship agreements, collaboration agreements, and memorandums of understanding.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate has:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law.
- 5+ years of experience in contract negotiation or as a contract manager.
- Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency with workflow management tools such as Monday.com and Jotform.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage and mentor direct reports.
Bonus qualifications:
- Qualified to practice law.
- 2+ years of people management experience.
- Experience with crypto assets or digital finance agreements.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Flexible remote work options.
- Health insurance and wellness benefits.
- Opportunities to work on innovative, high-impact projects across multiple industries.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with exposure to emerging technologies.
- Professional growth opportunities, including leadership development and process improvement initiatives.
Why Apply Through Jobgether?We use an
AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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