Contract Manager
3 days ago
Paris
Join the EPEX SPOT Team: Innovate, Collaborate, Thrive Job Summary: As a Contract Manager, you report to the Legal and Compliance Director, and you are responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle for a wide range of agreements, particularly IT and technology-related contracts. You ensure that contractual risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated, and that all agreements are aligned with the company’s business, commercial, and compliance objectives. You will oversee and report on key suppliers and services contracts during their whole lifecycle while supporting business managers with identifying potential synergies, optimizing costs, managing performance, and anticipating contract-related processes. In close collaboration with internal stakeholders, you will help strengthen EPEX SPOT’s contract governance by ensuring disciplined, transparent, and timely management of all contracts under your scope. The Contract Management team is part of the Legal & Compliance Department and works closely with Legal Counsels, IT subject‑matter experts, and Business Owners to ensure consistent, compliant, and value‑driven contract governance across the organization. Key Responsibilities: -Commercial and vendor contracts -Confidentiality agreements, framework agreements, and amendments • Support internal stakeholders by providing operational, financial and business advice on contractual matters, • Support in know your customer / know your supplier processes, • Manage the contract lifecycle, including contract creation, negotiation, approval, execution, renewals, and terminations, • Identify operational, commercial and legal risks and propose appropriate mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives, • Secure consistency between the ongoing contract drafting and the existing contracts (e.g. for synergies, overlaps and satellite risks), • Ensure, in coordination with the Legal Department that contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and governance standards, • Act as 2nd level of escalation point for contractual matters (invoicing issue, KPIs, penalties, claims), supporting in the prevention of disputes, litigation, and maintaining a strong relationship, • Maintain and update contract templates, playbooks, and standard clauses, • Drive the implementation, maintenance and use of contract management tools and processes, • Monitor contract performance KPIs, SLAs and compliance requirements, ensuring deviations are addressed and escalated when needed., • Contribute to the integration of IT contract governance, supporting process improvements, and unified lifecycle management across all IT suppliers Key Requirements: Hard Skills: • Strong ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts across their full lifecycle -Vendor and supplier agreements -NDAs, framework agreements, amendments, and termination agreements • Solid understanding of contractual risk allocation, liability clauses, indemnities, warranties, SLAs, and remedies, • Experience in developing, maintaining, or applying internal procedures and governance policies, especially those related to procurement, contract approval workflows, risk controls, or supplier management. -Service management -Intellectual property rights (licensing, ownership, usage rights) -Information security and data processing obligations -Open-source software considerations • Ability to translate technical IT concepts into clear, structured, and enforceable contractual language, • Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate legal, operational, and commercial risks, • Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and document management systems, • Familiarity with BPM (Business Process Management) methodologies and process design, including the use of tools to document and optimize workflows., • Familiarity with cloud usage management and FinOps Soft Skills: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders (IT, Procurement, Sales, Strategy, Operations, Finance), • Strong negotiation skills with internal and external counterparts, • Solution-oriented approach, balancing legal risk with business objectives and adapting contractual positions to different business contexts and risk appetites, • Strong team spirit and ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making without direct authority, • Curiosity and willingness to continuously develop legal and technical knowledge, • Resilience and adaptability, when navigating organizational improvements and implementing governance processes Education and Experience: • Degree in Law, Business Law, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in contract management with strong or IT exposure, • Proven experience as a Contract Manager or similar role, in an international environment., • Experience working with IT, technology vendors, or technical contract frameworks is considered a strong advantage Language Skills: • Fluent in English, • French, Dutch or German is a plus Who Are We? The European Power Exchange EPEX SPOT SE operates physical short-term electricity markets in 16 countries: Central Western Europe, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the Nordics, the Baltics and Poland. The heart of our business is to bring together electricity supply and demand across Europe. EPEX SPOT plays a pivotal role in the energy sector. We help ensure that the market price of electricity remains accurate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by offering our members the right products for power trading. Striving for a well-functioning Internal Energy Market, EPEX SPOT shares its expertise with partners across the European continent and beyond. Over 450 companies have traded 915 TWh (over 30 b€ worth) of electricity on EPEX in 2025. EPEX SPOT is a dynamic and fast-paced company that operates in a constantly moving landscape of the energy transition and the FinTech industries. We shape the future of the European power market by supporting decarbonisation, decentralisation, and digitalisation. Innovation is our tool to contribute, every day, to a more sustainable society and to facilitate the energy transition. At EPEX SPOT, we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive culture where every team member can thrive. Our core values— trustful teams, innovation & agility, and customer centricity— are the foundation of everything we do. Diversity is the cornerstone of our way of working, reflected in how we face challenges and work together as unique individuals to build a stronger organization. Our DNA is embedded in continuous improvement via constructive feedback, collaboration among colleagues, and transparency culture. We believe in true leadership, supporting our vision towards the energy transition, as well as the development of our People. Why join EPEX SPOT? At EPEX SPOT, you will be part of a passionate, talented, and international team dedicated to shaping the future of the European power market. Our offices and inclusive workplaces throughout Europe celebrate diversity and support our employees to unfold their full potential. We are proud of our commitment to gender equality, demonstrated by our strong performance in the ___. Our HR strategy focuses on our People and Organization, enhancing both motivation and employability, while equally developing individuals’ skills. Join us at EPEX SPOT and become part of a forward-thinking company where your contributions will make a significant impact, for the energy transition as well as for your career! Discover more about us and explore career opportunities at ___ Benefits of working with us: • Hybrid Working Conditions: We offer you the flexibility of working from home or other EPEX locations for the best possible work-life balance. You can work up to 40 days per year from select countries in Europe., • Training Opportunities: We invest in your continuous development with a dedicated annual training budget to enhance your skills through various upskilling programs and initiatives., • Career Path: We support your career aspirations with clear pathways for advancement within the company and the EEX Group., • Internal Mobility: We offer and support the possibility to explore new roles within the company to expand your skills and experience., • Leadership Journey: We promote a culture of recognition and reward with the EPEX SPOT leadership journey that encourages everyone’s progression and development.
