About the Position

Manager, Contract Management I

Location: Wroclaw, Poland

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Factor, a pioneer in the ALSP market, is the market leader in Integrated Law™, combining the expertise of Traditional Law, the efficiency of New Law, and the close business integration of In-house legal to deliver complex legal work at scale.

We are seeking a Manager, Contract Management I to join our team in Wroclaw, specializing in pharmaceutical manufacturing agreements and AI-enabled contracting tools.

Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Legal Leadership

Draft, review, and negotiate complex pharmaceutical manufacturing and manufacturing-related agreements.
Act as a senior escalation point for high-risk or complex contractual matters.
Provide structured contract analysis and risk assessments.
Ensure alignment with client policies, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.

Operational & Process Transformation

Lead initiatives to refine legal review triggers and reduce unnecessary legal involvement.
Analyze contracting data to identify negotiation patterns and optimize templates.
Drive standardization of clauses and fallback positions.
Enhance and maintain contract reporting dashboards.
Proactively identify structural improvements to reduce time-to-contract.

AI & Innovation Enablement

Champion adoption of AI-enabled contracting tools.
Partner with internal technology, CRU, and R&D teams to develop AI-enabled solutions.
Translate AI insights into practical guidance and improved templates.
Promote data-driven decision-making across stakeholders.

Strategic Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong working relationships with Legal, Procurement, R&D, Tech Ops, QA, Insurance, and Privacy stakeholders.
Position Factor as a trusted advisor and central contracting partner.
Lead proactive communication during resourcing changes and process transitions.
Support business reviews and contribute data-backed insights to client leadership discussions.

Resourcing & Team Leadership

Support resourcing strategy, onboarding, training, and transition of work across regions.
Coach and develop junior legal professionals.
Develop and maintain guidance materials and internal trackers.
Contribute to onsite training and best-practice sessions.

Requirements

Legally eligible to work in Poland.
Qualification as a lawyer (or equivalent professional experience).
8+ years of legal experience, ideally in pharmaceutical manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and supply chain agreements.
Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing agreements.
Strong understanding of international supply chain contracting, IP considerations in pharma manufacturing, and risk allocation frameworks.
Experience collaborating directly with Legal, Procurement, and business stakeholders in a global environment.
Proven ability to lead process improvement and operational transformation initiatives.
Experience leveraging data and AI tools to improve contracting outcomes.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of financial and performance metrics.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Ability to operate autonomously, prioritize effectively, and deliver under pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., Icertis).

We Offer

Opportunity to work with a market leader in Integrated Law™.
Be part of a diverse and inclusive company.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Professional development opportunities.
Remote work options.

About the Company

Factor is committed to building the best culture in legal. We believe that the more diverse our team becomes - in backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives - the higher our creative potential as a company. We are dedicated to growing a diverse, inclusive company where individuals of all backgrounds thrive.

We are comprised of more than 300 lawyers, legal specialists, technologists, and process consultants across Europe and North America. Join us and be part of a team that delivers better performance, better business and legal outcomes, and a better contracting experience.

Manager, Contract Management I

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