Contracts Manager

Job Summary: The Contracts Manager is responsible for the overall management of the company’s contracts, from negotiation to execution and closure. They ensure the legal, contractual, and financial security of projects, particularly in the construction (BTP) and large-scale project sectors, working with public and private clients, international partners, subcontractors, and multinational companies. The role is key in negotiating complex contracts, managing contractual, financial, and tax risks, monitoring project contracts, and protecting the company’s interests. Job Responsibilities: 1- Contract Negotiation & Structuring Lead negotiations for complex construction contracts (public and private projects, EPC, subcontracting, joint ventures, international contracts). Participate in negotiations with major clients, financiers, multinationals, and technical partners. Analyze and secure critical contract clauses (responsibilities, penalties, timelines, guarantees, insurance, force majeure, termination, price variations, claims). Engage early in tender and pre-contract phases to secure commitments. 2- Contract Management & Monitoring Oversee contracts throughout the project lifecycle. Implement tools to track contractual obligations (deliverables, deadlines, penalties, guarantees). Identify, anticipate, and manage contractual risks. Manage amendments, contract changes, and scope extensions. 3- Claims, Disputes & Pre-Litigation Management Identify situations leading to claims (delays, changes, additional costs). Prepare and manage contractual claims files. Handle pre-litigation and litigation situations with external legal advisors. Defend the company’s interests in full compliance with contracts and standards. 4- Internal Coordination & Project Support Collaborate with project teams, operations, finance, legal, procurement, and subcontracting teams. Train and raise awareness among operational teams on contractual matters. Provide contractual support to project managers on-site. 5- Legal & Tax Aspects (Strong Advantage) Understand legal, financial, and tax impacts of contracts. Analyze tax clauses (VAT, withholding, exemptions, local/international taxation). Contribute to structuring contracts with complex financial or tax aspects. 6- Process Structuring & Improvement Develop and improve internal contract management processes. Standardize contract templates (clients, subcontractors, partners). Elevate company contract standards toward international best practices. Requirements - Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in Law, Business Law, Construction Law, or related field. Dual legal/contractual expertise is highly valued. - Experience: Minimum 10 years in contract management, with significant experience in construction, large projects, or infrastructure. Proven record of negotiating and managing major contracts with multinationals or large groups. Experience in structured construction companies and handling financial and tax aspects is a strong advantage. - Skills & Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of construction contract law. Strong experience in negotiating complex international contracts. Ability to analyze high-stakes contracts. Proficiency in claims management and dispute resolution. Understanding of organized and certified environments (processes, compliance). - Personal Attributes: Rigorous, precise, detail-oriented. Analytical mindset with foresight. Strong negotiation skills. Natural authority and diplomacy. Ability to engage with senior stakeholders. - Languages: Fluent in French; professional proficiency in English required. - Other: Strategic role with high responsibility; may require site visits and partner meetings.