In 1966, in Marseilles, while the world was talking about Star Trek, Sodexo was serving its first customers, launching our journey inQuality-of-Life Services, led by the visionary Pierre Bellon. Since then, we have continued to grow, providing essential everyday solutions and improving the lives of millions of users worldwide. Supported by400,000 dedicated colleagues in 64 countries, we keep expanding and innovating.About Sodexo Business Services (SBS)Portugal is no exception! Seven years ago, we establishedSodexo Business Services (SBS), our shared service center. Here, you will have the opportunity to join variousFinancial teamssuch asRecord to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data, supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.Join Us! We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further.LEGAL CONTRACT MANAGER (ENGLISH CV ONLY)You will provide full range of contractual and admin support and legal expertise for specific global client accounts. You will be dealing with all Contract Management activities including the implementation of local agreements, leading the contractual change process for the accounts as they grow, updating and maintaining the contract management tools. The Legal Contract Manager will report to the Senior Legal Contract Manager. It would be advantageous for the role holder to have experience within the Facilities Management sector and have worked on a commercial client facing account previously. Key Responsibilities: Support, when needed, the drafting of local agreements under the Master Agreement working with local Legal Counsels. Advise & train the wider teams on the contractual and admin requirements to increase compliance and drive profitability through a right use of the contracts. Prepare and present contract trainings across the account. Implement the contractual governance, change control procedures and maintain accurate historical and admin logs. Draft contractual caveats / give recommendations after having assessed the risks to precede changes and deviations from the agreed terms. Ensure the right approval channel for contractual changes based on internal delegations and change control procedures. Take part to Governance meetings with the Client and the Central Account Team when relevant. Ensure consistency with the contract management tools (Excel trackers, EQMS, etc.) & procedures already developed for other global accounts. Ensure that contracts and contractual deliverables are in place. Ensure compliance to Group / Global Client Contracts DOAs & contractual governance. Report and monitor contract compliance Regular coordination with regional and country teams regarding the preparation, completion and sign-off of the change control documents. Participate on risk assessment, working closely with the Subject Matter Experts at Account and Group levels and followed with concrete preventive and corrective actionWhat You Need to Succeed: 2-5 years experience in legal and contract management support. Paralegal or equivalent qualification. Demonstrated technical skills and commercial awareness. Experience with commercial contracts in multi-country jurisdiction environment. Strong contract review and drafting skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to adjust to different stakeholders. Effective time management and organization skills. Fluent in English and second language is desirable (Spanish).What We Offer: Hybrid work modelandflexible working hours ; Health & Life Insurance ; Meal allowancepaid via card; Additional paid leave ( birthday, volunteering day, extra vacation day ); Access to6,000+ free online courses ; Professional growth opportunitieswithin Sodexo; Participation in multicultural projects; Well-being initiatives to support our teams.Apply now! Send your ENGLISH CV towith the job title in the subject line. Explore all our career opportunities here: Sodexo Careers. Learn more about Sodexo: YouTube - Sodexo.Diversity & Inclusion Statement Sodexo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.Data Privacy: We respect your privacy. Your personal data will be used exclusively for recruitment purposes, processed underGDPRregulations, and treated confidentially. For further details, contact.