LEGAL CONTRACT MANAGER

Atosis the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping public and private organizations worldwide retain control over their data and infrastructures, while meeting regulatory requirements.With more than 52,000 employees serving over 4,500 clients across 54 countries, Atos helps modernize core IT systems, accelerate cloud and data transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver secure digital workplace environments to support its clients, its employees and society. Atos also provides consulting and advisory services through its Atos Amplify brand.A trusted partner in operating complex and mission-critical environments, Atos supports organizations across highly regulated and sovereign contexts.About Atos GroupAtos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 54,000 employees and annual revenue of c. 7.2 billion, operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is listed on Euronext Paris.Senior Contract Manager - Public Sector & DefensePosition SummaryThe Senior Contract Manager is responsible for leading the contract management function across a portfolio of complex Public Sector and Defense accounts, providing strategic oversight and end-to-end support throughout the contract lifecycle. This includes contract review, drafting, negotiation, administration, governance, change management, claims management, risk mitigation, and dispute avoidance.The role serves as a trusted advisor to business, delivery, legal, finance, procurement, and customer stakeholders, ensuring contractual compliance, protecting company interests, and driving successful business outcomes. The Senior Contract Manager actively supports revenue growth initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on risk management, operational excellence, and contractual value realization.As a key member of the account leadership team, the Senior Contract Manager participates in governance forums, customer negotiations, executive reviews, and strategic decision-making processes, providing expert contractual guidance on highly complex commercial and operational matters.Key ResponsibilitiesContract Lifecycle ManagementLead the review, drafting, negotiation, interpretation, and administration of complex customer agreements, including:Master Services Agreements (MSAs)Statements of Work (SOWs)Amendments and Change OrdersRenewals and ExtensionsSubcontractor AgreementsNon-Disclosure AgreementsEnsure contractual documentation accurately reflects agreed commercial and operational positions.Support transition from sales to delivery through effective contract handover and contract awareness initiatives.Maintain contract repositories and ensure critical contractual milestones, obligations, renewals, and notice requirements are tracked and managed.Strategic Business PartnershipServe as the primary contractual advisor to account leadership, business executives, delivery teams, and customer stakeholders.Support strategic pursuits, contract renewals, scope expansions, and major contract modifications.Provide contractual analysis to support business decisions and identify opportunities to maximize contractual value and revenue generation.Participate in executive governance meetings and customer reviews as the contractual subject matter expert.Risk Management & ComplianceIdentify, assess, and mitigate contractual, commercial, regulatory, and compliance risks.Develop and maintain account-specific risk registers and contractual obligation matrices.Ensure compliance with corporate policies, contractual commitments, government regulations, and industry requi