**Exclusive Assignment**
Legal Contracts Manager, Global Business
Our client, a global player in the
pharmaceutical sector
, is seeking a highly accomplished
Legal Contracts Manager
to assume ownership of its Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) framework. This is a critical, high-visibility role demanding an expert-level proficiency in legal contract administration, regulatory compliance, and CLM systems.
Key points:
* This role reports to the Head of Legal of this core business function.
* Ideal candidates will have a law degree or business degree.
* This position will suit experienced Legal Contracts Managers with significant CLM expertise (preferably Ironclad)
* Our client is open to considering qualified lawyers, so long as their core experience is related to CLM and contracts management within a legal team.
* Our client is open to sectoral background so long as you have worked in a multinational environment – pharma, biotech, medical device, technology etc
* You must be living in Ireland to be considered for this role, 3 days onsite in Dublin is a requirement
Required Expertise
* CLM Administration Expertise (Ironclad Preferred, but open to other CLMs):
Proven, significant experience in the administration, configuration, and deep functional management of the Legal Contract Lifecycle Management system.
* Minimum of 5 years
of specialised experience in contract administration or legal operations
* Legal and Regulatory Knowledge:
Comprehensive understanding of legal contract structure, terminology, risk frameworks, and critical industry-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, GxP, HIPAA).
* Operational Management:
Exceptional organizational discipline, meticulous attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to manage numerous competing priorities within a high-volume, dynamic global business context.
* Superior communication,
collaboration, and executive presentation skills required for effective cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
This role joins a growing team in Dublin and a wider team that is expanding globally.
For further details, please reach out to Sarah Kelly, Partner, The Panel, to discuss.