Overview
A leading organization in the Alternative Legal Service Provider (ALSP) market is seeking a Senior Contract Associate to join their team in Wroclaw. This role involves supporting clients by drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts and providing general support to clients' contracts management and in-house legal teams.
Responsibilities
- Deliver services in compliance with all client commitments as part of a dedicated team
- Draft and negotiate various contracts including content and development contracts, software development contracts, professional and consulting services contracts, staffing contracts, licensing contracts, other IP/IT contracts, and general commercial contracts
- Mentor and train junior team members to develop their negotiation skills
- Assist the Delivery Lead by managing complex negotiations and providing oversight and quality control for junior team members, some of whom may be new to negotiation
- Adhere to delivery processes and commitments
- Identify opportunities to improve client negotiation processes and strengthen long-term client relationships
- Manage and update data on internal and client systems
- Help develop contract templates, playbooks, and other tools for team use
- Stay current on legal and relevant industry developments
- Contribute to continuous service improvement and adding value to client engagements
Requirements
- Law degree and/or legally qualified
- Legally eligible to work in Poland (role based in Wroclaw)
- Minimum 4 years of demonstrable experience independently drafting and negotiating commercial contracts within a law firm, in-house legal team, or similar environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to operate with substantial autonomy and minimal supervision
- Strong commercial awareness and experience working directly with business managers
- Legal expertise to act as a senior advisor and escalation point for junior team members
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Word
- Experience coaching and mentoring junior team members
- Experience in client relationship management
- Familiarity with recognized matter management systems as part of daily work
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated adaptability, authenticity, accountability, and values-driven approach
- Team player with personal leadership qualities who inspires others
Compensation & Benefits
- Career development opportunities within an international, innovative legal services provider
- Work alongside an industry-leading executive team and a diverse group of over 300 lawyers, contract experts, technologists, and process consultants
- Inclusive and supportive work environment valuing all contributions
- Respect for work-life balance with comfortable working hours
- Employment contract with benefits including MultiSport card, private medical care, group insurance, and access to a wellbeing platform
- Flexible working model: remote within Poland or hybrid, with a modern office located in central Wroclaw
Location
Wroclaw, Poland (remote or hybrid work options available)