This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
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. 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.
Job Responsibility:
Provide independent professional legal advice and support to the Airbus PSS bids, sales, procurement and commercial teams
Focus on contract management
Support the bid phase through to the project phase
Take responsibility for the contractual implementation of the projects, ensuring effective Change Management and Claim Management where necessary
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
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
Requirements:
Fully qualified lawyer (post graduate Master degree in law) or comparable qualification
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
Able to work independent and highly business oriented
Proactive and creative, in the sense of being able to anticipate
Communicative, strong negotiator and like to solve problems and propose and implement pragmatic solutions to prevent or remedy such problems
Fluent in both German and English
Knowledge of French is highly appreciated
Nice to have:
Professional experience in the field of security and/or defense
Experience in procurement law (mainly in Europe), international law, IT law