Contract Manager Commercial (Pilsen)

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

The Role

At WACKER, Legal is more than a support function. We are business partners, problem solvers and enablers of growth.

To strengthen our international Commercial Legal Team, we are looking for a Contract Manager who enjoys working at the intersection of law, business and technology. Based in Plzen, you will support WACKER's global businesses in a broad range of commercial and contractual matters and contribute to the further development of our contracting processes, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform and Legal AI capabilities. You will work closely with the corporate Legal Department in Munich and collaborate with business functions and international Legal teams. The role combines hands-on contract work with digitally enabled legal processes in an international business environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the business divisions on a broad range of legal matters in close cooperation with the Munich Legal team and under the functional guidance of the Head of Commercial Law at headquarters.
• Draft, review and revise commercial sales agreements and other contracts relevant to the business divisions, as well as support the business teams in contract negotiations, both independently and together with the responsible Legal Counsel.
• Assist the Legal Department with daily contract management tasks, including administrative support related to external counsel coordination.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, negotiation and contract playbooks and standard terms.
• Help create scalable contracting processes that enable the business to move faster while managing risk appropriately.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate legal work.
• Take an active role in the day-to-day use, functional support and continuous improvement of the company's Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
• Use approved Legal Tech and Legal AI solutions responsibly to support contract review, drafting, legal research and knowledge management, while applying professional judgment and ensuring appropriate human review, data protection and confidentiality.
• Collaborate closely with Legal teams in Germany, China and the United States.
• Design and deliver legal training for relevant business functions, including training on contracting processes, CLM and approved Legal Tech tools.

Job Requirements

• University degree in Law
• At least three years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Solid background in commercial law and experience in contract negotiations is an advantage.
• Experience supporting commercial or business teams.
• Proficiency in working with a contract lifecycle management tool is an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of international contract and commercial law
• Affinity for digital tools and a sound understanding of how Legal Tech, CLM and generative AI can support efficient, high-quality legal work.
• Practical experience with a CLM system, contract automation, document review technology or Legal AI is an advantage; willingness to learn and actively help develop these tools is expected.
• Ability to use AI-enabled tools critically and responsibly, validate outputs and comply with applicable requirements regarding confidentiality, data protection, information security and human oversight.
• Excellent written and spoken English, including legal terminology, is required.
• Pragmatic, business-oriented and solution-focused approach to legal matters.
• Enthusiasm for working in interdisciplinary and international teams.
• Decisiveness, assertiveness and the ability to persuade stakeholders.
• Confident and professional communication style, combined with strong teamwork skills.
• High degree of initiative, independence and cross-functional collaboration.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary (with annual bonus of up to 15%)
• Possibility of home office (up to 50%)
• Reduced working hours (37.5 hours per week)
• Meal allowance of 129 CZK / day
• Transport allowance of 100 CZK / day
• Flexi Pass 20 000 CZK / year
• Vacation allowance 10 000 CZK / year
• Christmas allowance 10 000 CZK / year
• 5 weeks of holiday and for every 3 years of employment plus 1 extra day of holiday
• 3 days of sick leave per year
• Pension insurance contribution up to 4 166 CZK / month
• Language courses

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We look forward to receiving your application!

Reference code: 31967

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