Manager, Contract Management (Legal & Compliance, Remote)

Copenhagen, Capital Region
Posted 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Legal

About the role

Job summary

This role leads the Contract Management team within the Legal & Compliance division, focusing on the governance of client contracts throughout their lifecycle, particularly in the post-execution phase. The position involves managing a distributed team and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are met and opportunities are identified.

Qualifications

  • Law degree or relevant commercial/legal background
  • Significant experience in contract management, legal operations, or commercial legal roles, preferably in SaaS, IT, or outsourcing
  • Proven leadership experience, including managing distributed teams
  • Strong understanding of post-execution contract governance and commercial risk
  • Ability to simplify complex contractual terms into operational guidance
  • Experience in a global organization and cross-functional collaboration
  • Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and legal tech solutions
  • Knowledge of data protection and regulatory considerations relevant to SaaS contracts
  • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

Benefits

  • Lead, develop, and coach the Contract Management team to foster a high-performance culture
  • Define the role and mandate of Contract Management in collaboration with Legal & Compliance leadership
  • Establish priorities, objectives, and effective operational methods for the team
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex contractual and operational issues
  • Ensure collaboration and alignment with key stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement in contract management standards, systems, and processes
  • Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and pension
  • Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model, requiring office presence two days a week
  • Opportunities for professional development tailored to individual career paths
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