Legal Contract Manager

Sodexo Business Services (SBS) is currently looking for a self-driven Legal Contract Manager to support effective management of global client contracts by providing contract management expertise, compliance, mitigating risks.

A day in the life of a Legal Contract Manager

As LCM, you'll play a critical role in supporting one or more Global Strategic Accounts by managing contractual processes, maintaining governance frameworks, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Your day-to-day

  • Support the drafting and implementation of local agreements under Global Master Agreements, working closely with local Legal Counsels.
  • Provide contractual guidance and support to operational and commercial teams to improve compliance and contract utilization.
  • Deliver contract management training sessions and presentations to stakeholders across the account.
  • Manage contractual governance processes, including change control procedures and contract administration activities.
  • Assess contractual risks and prepare recommendations or caveats for proposed contract changes and deviations.
  • Ensure contractual amendments follow the appropriate approval routes and internal delegation frameworks.
  • Participate in governance meetings with clients and internal account leadership teams when required.
  • Maintain contract management tools, trackers, records, and documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Monitor contract compliance and support the delivery of contractual obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Coordinate with regional and country teams to manage change control documentation and contract deliverables.
  • Support contract-related risk assessments and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to implement preventive and corrective actions

Requirement/Qualifications

  • 2 to 4 years of experience in contract management, legal support, or a related commercial legal environment.
  • Paralegal qualification or equivalent legal education/background.
  • Experience working with commercial contracts in multi-country or international business environments.
  • Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation support skills.
  • Good understanding of contractual governance, compliance, and risk management principles.
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
  • Experience using contract management tools, trackers, and document management systems.
  • Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal. Additional languages, particularly Spanish, are a plus

What you´ll need to succeed:

  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage complex contractual documentation accurately.
    Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills and confidence working with international teams.
  • The ability to communicate legal and contractual concepts in a clear and business-friendly manner.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • A collaborative mindset and willingness to work across legal, commercial, operational, and client-facing functions.
  • Proactive problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Adaptability and resilience when working in a fast-paced, multicultural, and evolving business environment.
  • The ability to work independently while maintaining strong alignment with governance and compliance requirements.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model;
  • Flexible working hours;
  • Health & Life Insurance;
  • Meal allowance paid in Meal Card;
  • Additional Days off: extra vacation day, employee’s birthday, volunteering day;
  • More than 6000 free online courses;
  • Opportunity to grow professionally inside the Company;
  • Possibility to participate in multicultural projects;
  • Several internal activities aiming to promote our team´s wellbeing
     


If you want to be part of our team, please send us your resume to the email: Recruitment.SBS.Portugal@sodexo.com

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