Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Contract Manager – Legal Counsel

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

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Location Type: Office

Location: Bremen • Germany

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About the role

  • Support all legal matters at the institute.
  • Review and process proposals to industrial clients in research and development projects.
  • Communicate with contractual partners and conduct negotiations.
  • Draft and review nondisclosure agreements (NDAs).
  • Respond to general legal questions (e.g., public procurement or warranty law).
  • Act as a liaison to central legal departments and collaborate closely with colleagues there.
  • Responsible for data protection and implementing related requirements at the institute.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in law or a related legal field (e.g., business law).
  • Knowledge of general and specific aspects of the law of obligations/contract law.
  • Familiarity with data protection and/or public procurement law is an advantage.
  • Interest in administrative law issues is welcome.
  • Knowledge of intellectual property law is also appreciated.
  • Proficient in common Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ideally some initial experience with SAP.
  • English language skills required for international collaboration.
Benefits
  • A wide range of training and professional development opportunities.
  • An open institute culture built on mutual tolerance and respect, ensuring everyone feels welcome from day one.
  • Onboarding program for new employees and training on diversity and equal opportunity.
  • Flexible flextime with core working hours.
  • Option to work remotely.
  • Support for emergency childcare.
  • Employee discounts for events, clothing, travel & more.
  • Deutschlandticket (public transport pass) available as a job ticket.
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract lawdata protectionpublic procurement lawintellectual property lawlegal draftingnegotiationlegal researchadministrative law
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in lawMaster's degree in law