Contract Manager – John Cockerill

As a member of the Legal Team, the Contract Manager will :

• Draft contractual correspondence.
• Provide strategic support in public contract analysis and negotiations.
• Assist in the execution of projects by managing contract administration (customers and suppliers), with a focus on public contracts and claim management.
• Provide legal support in coordination with the Group’s Commercial & Legal department.
• Train teams on public contract administration and promote best practices.
• Implement tools for contract management: Scope of Work, RACI matrix, deviation lists, MCPR schedules, meeting minutes, etc.
• Attend meetings with customers, partners, and suppliers with project teams to secure contract conditions, margins, and cash collection.
• Develop and maintain a network of outsourced resources to support John Cockerill business.
• When required, support local representatives, coach project teams, and be involved in negotiations and cash collection efforts.

The candidate we are looking for has / is :

• A Master’s degree in law which is essential for this role
• Fluent in English and French (reading, speaking, and listening). Dutch language proficiency is a strong asset.
• Experience in managing maintenance contracts, engineering contracts, or long-term service agreements (LTSA) is essential for this role.
• Ability to quickly analyse contracts, particularly public contracts/tenders, and identify key aspects.
• Strong skills in identifying project risks and opportunities, particularly in public sector projects.
• Ability to analyse complex situations and implement resolution methodologies.
• Ability to develop recommendations, propose solutions, and suggest improvement scenarios.
• Knowledge of taxation, insurance, and accounting is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulations and specificities of public contracts, is a significant advantage.
• Experience in managing the administrative and economic aspects of contract amendments and handling commercial disputes.
• Experience drafting or verifying contract compliance.

The John Cockerill Group offers you challenging position, an excellent corporate culture, and the opportunity to develop personal skills in a solid, financial, and dynamic environment, with on top a competitive compensation and a broad range of extra-legal benefits.

By creating perfect matches between legal professionals and organizations, we don’t just transform careers—we enhance the strength of legal teams. This leads to greater success and satisfaction for both candidates and clients. With a team of motivated, trilingual recruitment partners, we have successfully filled over 1,000 vacancies, achieving an impressive 98% success rate in permanent placements.