CONTRACT MANAGER

Ingeteam, a leading company specialized in electrical engineering and the development of electrical equipment, motors, generators, and frequency converters, is looking for a Contract Manager to join the Legal & Insurances team at its Zamudio or Sarriguren facilities.

Mission To ensure that contracts associated with the company's relevant projects are correctly managed throughout their entire life cycle, minimizing legal and financial risks through the adequate identification, monitoring, and documentation of contractually agreed obligations.

The selected person will play a key role in risk prevention, the protection of project economic results, and coordination between legal, technical, and business areas.

Functions

• Analyze client and subcontractor contracts in detail (scope, milestones, payments, penalties, guarantees, variations, causes of suspension/termination, dispute resolution).
• Coordinate with Legal, Business, and other internal areas and, when necessary, with external legal counsel on pre-litigation or litigation matters.
• Prepare and keep updated the matrix of contractual obligations, as well as the calendar of milestones, deliverables, and notifications.
• Perform periodic monitoring of contracts together with Project Management teams, technical areas, Finance, and Purchasing.
• Ensure the monitoring and fulfillment of obligations assumed by the parties throughout the entire term of the contract.
• Detect contractual events that require formal notification (delays, variations, force majeure, etc.).
• Anticipate possible financial, legal, and operational impacts derived from the execution of contracts.
• Draft and review contractual communications: notices, reservations of rights, responses to clients, requirements, and change proposals.
• Support the defense strategy against claims.
• Standardize templates and contribute to the improvement of internal contract management procedures.

Requirements

• Degree or Double degree in Law, Business Administration and Management, or similar.
• At least 5 years of experience in contract management, preferably in international, industrial, or technological projects.
• High level of English is essential, C1 or higher.
• Knowledge of French, German, or Portuguese will be positively valued.
• Availability to travel occasionally.

What do we offer?

• The opportunity to join an innovative and leading organization in the automation of electrical power systems.
• An international, multidisciplinary, and collaboration-oriented work environment.
• The possibility of working in close relationship with technical, business, and legal teams.
• Flexible schedule and other measures that favor work-life balance.
• Remuneration consistent with the experience and contribution of the candidate.

At Ingeteam, we value diversity and facilitate the integration of people with disabilities. Therefore, if you meet the general requirements for the vacancy and have a certificate with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, Ingeteam will positively value your candidacy.

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