Contract Manager

Legal & Contracts Team at Thales Netherlands

The Legal & Contracts team of Thales in the Netherlands consists of about 20 people based in Hengelo and Huizen: legal counsel, contract managers and trade compliance professionals. Dedicated to their jobs and the organization.

We work in the office as well as from home. Many of us frequently travel all over the world. We established ‘self organizing’ teams which caters for continuous learning and improving, and much responsibility to each individual in the team.

The Legal & Contracts team deals with complex legal issues. The activities exist of assisting the capture team with the drafting, negotiation and closure of (international) contracts and the subsequent execution of those contracts in the project team. Contracts in an often culturally and politically challenging environment.

About the team

The team in Hengelo is about 15 people mainly dedicated to the naval business. Six of them are full fledge contract managers. We need to strengthen this discipline due to the amount of work, internal mobility and upcoming retirement.

The activities of a contract manager focus on Chorus process 5.2 “Manage Project”, in close collaboration with the project managers thereby securing Thales’ interests.

As our counterparties are all over the world, travelling may be part of the job.

About your future job

You’ll plan and organize your activities yourself. Often driven by the customer’s time schedule. Being flexible and able to continuously monitor and adapt your priorities is therefore of utmost importance.

You have broad experience within Thales Nederland. You know the organization, our products and have legal affinity. You have an interest to work in the international and challenging environment where you will need to understand the legal, technical, financial and commercial aspects of a contract.

You are client-focused, have outstanding negotiating skills and good command of, both oral and written, Dutch and English. Proficient in French or German would be an advantage.

Why you'd be a good match

• You have completed an HBO/WO level education or operate on an equivalent level.
• Furthermore, you have a strong and independent personality, are solution-focused, excellent in team work, able to manage different stakeholders and can set priorities.
• You are client-focused, have outstanding negotiating skills and good command of, both oral and written, Dutch and English. Proficient in French or German would be an advantage.

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organisation, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.

Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

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