Senior Contract Management Specialist/Counsel

WHAT MAKES US, US

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At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.

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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

The Contract Management Specialist/ Contract Counsel is an integral part of the Group Contract Management team, which is part of the Group Advisory and Support division. The role supports all SimCorp offerings, including on-premise, SaaS, Professional Services and BPaaS. The person is responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing various contracts with clients, as well as providing legal advice and guidance on contract and commercial matters. The role also ensures that the contracts are compliant with the law and the business objectives, and that SimCorp performs its obligations under the Contract Assurance & Performance framework.  

The Contract Management Specialist/ Contract Counsel works closely with the Group Legal team, Customer Success Management, Service Delivery Management, Project Management Office, and other internal stakeholders to understand the business and technical requirements, and to align the contracts with the best practices and standards of SimCorp. This position collaborates with Client Services to monitor and optimize the commercial performance and quality of the contracts. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

The Contract Management Specialist/ Contract Counsel is involved in the entire contract lifecycle, from the pre-contractual phase and support to Customer Success Management, to the onboarding project, to the contract change management, to the obligation management and quality assurance, to the exit handling. 

The role also manages and maintains together with the team the contract repository and the contractual database and supports the further implementation of contract management processes and relevant tools within SimCorp, including the upcoming Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Platform.  

Group Contract Management’s ways of working are in an agile manner under a SCRUM and OKR based framework to track and enable efficient and continued process improvement. The Contract Management Specialist/ Contract Counsel will be part of a self-organizing and cross-functional team that delivers value to the clients and the business.

As a Contract Management Specialist/ Contract Counsel, some of the daily or weekly tasks that you can expect are: 

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing client contracts, and ensuring that they are aligned with the legal, commercial and technical requirements  
• Business partnering through legal advice and guidance on contract and commercial matters, and resolving contract-related issues and disputes  
• Supporting the Customer Success Management, the Service Delivery Managers, the Project Managers, and other internal stakeholders with contract and legal interpretations  
• Monitoring and optimizing the commercial performance and quality of the contracts, and collaborating with the business on pricing and commercial management  
• Supporting the obligation management and quality assurance process, and ensuring that SimCorp performs its obligations under the Contract Assurance & Performance framework  
• Supporting the exit handling process, and assisting with drafting termination notices and handling contractual obligations related to the exit strategy  
• Participating in agile ceremonies, such as weekly status meetings, sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospective  
• Learning and developing new skills and expertise related to contract management and legal matters 

Daily Tasks

• Supporting various internal stakeholders with contract and legal interpretations ex. Invoicing terms, KPI’s, infrastructure consumptions, contract change management and other contractual wordings.
• Co-drafting of Contract Change Request with internal stakeholders in a pre-defined process. The Contract Manager owns the legal wording of the Contract Change.
• Simple project management task regarding the further implementation of best practice contract management processes into SimCorp.
• Cross contractual analysis of contract terms to provide insights into the commercials and performance of specific clients.
• Supporting Obligation Management Framework
• Update the Contract repository and the contractual database
• The Contract Manager will be working in a high-performance team, that values teamwork, humor, and good communication.

WHAT WE VALUE

Most importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. How you gained the skills needed for doing that is less important. We expect you to be good at several of the following and be able to - and interested in - learning the rest:

• A law degree or a relevant degree in contract management, contract administration, or business administration, with a focus on commercial law  
• 3-6 years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or as a legal counsel, particularly in the SaaS, Outsourcing or IT industry  
• Knowledge of contract and commercial law, as well as the legal and regulatory aspects of SaaS and cloud services  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and in contract management software and tools  
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.  
• Experience working in a high-performance team that values teamwork, humor, and good communication. 

BENEFITS

SimCorp offers several benefits that might play a significant factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. Since SimCorp operates in 30+ offices worldwide, the benefits package may vary from country to country.

In addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide a good work & life balance and opportunities for professional development: there is never just only one route - we offer an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp: www.simcorp.com/career

Since SimCorp operates in 20+ offices worldwide, the benefits package may vary from country to country.

NEXT STEPS

Please click the “Apply” button to learn more about the vacancy and what SimCorp has to offer regarding salary, benefits, and perks. Please note only applications sent through our system will be processed. Applications are continuously assessed, so please send your CV in English as soon as possible.

If you are interested in being part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is a good match, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to help you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

By Joining our team, you will have the chance to:

• Become part of a thriving company comprising collaborative, curious, courageous, and capable employees
• Explore a multitude of exciting learning and development opportunities, supported by our unique learning guild
• Engage with highly skilled and supportive colleagues, each bringing their diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Join a company that not only values but actively advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, cultivating a truly inclusive and empowering environment

** "SimCorp proudly announces that its Manila Delivery Center has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year – Apr25-Apr26. This certification, underscores SimCorp's effort to cultivating a workplace that is not only inclusive and collaborative but also committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees**

**We are also honored to have been voted as a WealthTech100 company for three consecutive years. The new WealthTech100 list aims to highlight tech innovation leaders in the investment management industry.**

WHO WE ARE

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds. 

SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients. 

SimCorp is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients

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