Contract Manager – Specialist Contract & Proposal Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Prepare, review, and negotiate agreements related to customers, cloud services, subscriptions, projects, and services.

• Evaluate and identify contractual risks while crafting practical solutions in close partnership with Sales and Management.

• Assist Account Managers during contract negotiations with clients, procurement teams, and legal departments.

• Offer contractual insights for strategic tenders, RFIs, and RFPs.

• Enhance and standardize global contract templates, standards, and best practices.

• Create and manage a centralized repository for contracts and documents.

• Counsel Sales, Presales, Delivery, and Product Management on contract-related issues.

• Facilitate the adoption of new products, services, and business models by developing and refining contractual frameworks.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of proposal, contract, and governance processes.

• Act as the key point of contact for contract-related inquiries within the global sales team.

• Oversee strategic proposals, tenders, and intricate client projects from the bidding phase to contract fulfillment.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Law (fully qualified lawyer), Business Law (LL.M.), or an equivalent qualification.

• At least 8 years of professional experience in international contract management, ideally in the software, IT services, SaaS, or cloud sectors.

• Demonstrated experience in negotiating complex customer, licensing, SaaS, cloud, and service agreements.

• Strong knowledge of international contract frameworks and commercial risk management.

• Familiarity with contracts governed by Anglo-American/Common Law is a plus.

• Proficient in both German and English, with excellent written and spoken skills.

• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.

• A structured, pragmatic, and solution-focused approach to work with a strong emphasis on quality.

• Capability to articulate complex issues clearly and effectively while balancing the interests of various stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Trust-based working hours.

• Remote work options.

• Up to 20 days available for workation.

• 30 vacation days.

• Additional days off for volunteer activities.

• An extra day off on your birthday.

• Christmas bonus.

• Contribution towards the company pension scheme.

• Childcare allowance.

• Bike leasing program.

• Germany ticket.

• Tax-free perks through Edenred.

• Private accident insurance.

• Access to digital learning platforms.

• Internal and external training opportunities.

• EGYM Wellpass providing access to a variety of sports and wellness options.

• Stress prevention initiatives.

• Health days.

• Vaccination support.

• Quiet and relaxation spaces.

• Modern workspace on campus featuring a coffee bar and cafeteria.

• Complimentary drinks.

• Summer and winter parties.

• Afterwork gatherings.

• Sports groups.

• Opportunities to participate in events like B2Run.