Contract Manager

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments institutions and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space cybersecurity and digital identity were driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

WHO ARE WE

The Job Holder will be part of the Legal Contract and Compliance (LC&C) Department of Thales international division (DGDI) for Southeast Asia. The LC&C Department support all Thales businesses in Southeast Asia (the Region).

Within DGDI you report hierarchically to the Legal Contract and Compliance Director for Southeast Asia.

Thales has been present and has grown from strength to strength in the Asian region for over 50 years providing state-of-the-art solutions for customers in the avionics secure communications and information systems defense mission systems and strategy research and technology and digital security domains. The position particularly covers Defense & Security activities in the Region and particularly Protection System (PRS) Business Line activities.

Protection System (PRS) Business Line is mainly addressing growing security needs for critical infrastructures such as airports and other particularly sensitive sites through information command and intelligence systems. All of these systems are intended to enable the fastest and most relevant decision-making whether it is automatic or by operators. Based on intelligence of the situation thanks to a multitude of sensors they offer users real-time precise information on their environment and the effects of actions taken.

WHO ARE YOU

• You hold an advanced academic background in Law Contract Management Business or related field equivalent to a Masters degreelevel qualification (EU/UK/SG/US or other comparable highereducation systems) including a Specialization in Law

• You have 10 years of demonstrated experience as a legal counsel or contract manager working in an international context and as part of the legal department of a multinational company

• Endowed with analytical and synthesis skills you assess situations accurately and can easily propose pragmatic solutions

• You understand the stakes associated with a major international Groups compliance program

• You master the techniques related to third-party review (third-party screening) and are able to conduct compliance analyses

• During your experience you have developed strong proactivity towards stakeholders and good ability to manage priorities

• You enjoy sharing your experiences and best practices with a collective and collaborative mindset

• You also have good listening and communication skills

• You are keen to work in diverse teams and have inter-cultural awareness and interest

• You have full mastery of IT tools all types of data exchange platforms Excel Word and PowerPoint

• You can travel on regular basis over the Region (once a month) and from time-to-time to Europe (once a year).

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The position particularly covers Defense & Security activities in the Region and particularly Protection System (PRS) Business Line activities. It also covers transversal Thales activities in the Region especially Singapore. For the files you will be responsible for you will be expected to:

1. Contract Management Throughout Project Execution

• Establish manage and continuously update the contractual baseline from contract signature to project closure

• Ensure full contractual awareness across the project team enabling correct application of obligations rights deadlines and deliverables

• Anticipate deviations and manage them proactively through contractual notices waivers amendments claims clarification requests and other contractual instruments

• Anticipate and drive the projects risk and opportunity strategy in close collaboration with project leadership including claim preparation defensive measures and valueprotection initiatives proposing defensible practical solutions

• Oversee all incoming and outgoing contractual communications with the customer ensuring consistency traceability and strategic alignment

• Coordinate with the Litigation Department when disputes arise including factfinding documentation evidence management and support to legal strategy

• Handle contractual aspects of key subcontractors and suppliers or coordinate with dedicated contract management teams where applicable

2. Contractual Support for Tender Offers Variations & Extensions

• Recommend contractual structures that enhance competitiveness while respecting applicable regulations and internal governance

• Draft revise and negotiate contractual documents with customers partners and subcontractors

• Contribute to internal risk reviews financial exposure assessments and mitigation plans

• Ability to identify opportunities to protect or improve the projects financial performance

• Support the capture and preparation of variations extensions new phases or related offers connected to existing program

• Prepare and present contractual sections of internal approval documentation including clear recommendations to management

3. Governance Leadership & Coordination

• Act as the reference point for all contractual matters within the project

• Provide strategic and operational contractual advice to internal stakeholders

• Participate in departmental initiatives such as improving templates tools and best practices contributing expertise linked to complex project execution

4. Compliance Activities

Although the role is primarily focused on contract management you will:

• Support relevant compliance processes for the tenders and projects (e.g. thirdparty screenings) in coordination with the Compliance Officer (Antitrust Anticorruption Personal Data Protection (incl. GDPR) Trade compliance & Duty of vigilance) in particular:

• Escalate any potential noncompliance issues where required.

5. Transversal Activities

• Provide country legal intelligence and knowledge to the relevant global regional or corporate stakeholders

• Interface with external counsels for analysis and management of specific legal issues in the framework of complex contractual and/or legal arrangements or claim/litigation procedures in the Region on a need-basis

• Participate in a cross-functional working group for Legal Contract and Compliance Department (contract management IP standard contracts insurance)

• Contribute to the development and delivery of training to operational teams (compliance contract management

WHAT WE OFFER

• A unique opportunity to manage the contractual dimension of a flagship technically complex program in Singapore.

• High impact visibility and autonomy within the organization.

• Exposure to senior internal stakeholders and crossfunctional teams.

• A collaborative and international working environment.

At Thales were committed to fostering a workplace where respect trust collaboration and passion drive everything we do. Here youll feel empowered to bring your best self thrive in a supportive culture and love the work you do. Join us and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference for a safer greener and more inclusive world.