Legal Contracts Manager - Global Business - Exclusive Assignment

**Exclusive Assignment**Legal Contracts Manager, Global Business Our client, a global player in the pharmaceutical sector, is seeking a highly accomplished Legal Contracts Manager to assume ownership of its Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) framework. This is a critical, high-visibility role demanding an expert-level proficiency in legal contract administration, regulatory compliance, and CLM systems.Key points:This role reports to the Head of Legal of this core business function.Ideal candidates will have a law degree or business degree.This position will suit experienced Legal Contracts Managers with significant CLM expertise (preferably Ironclad)Our client is open to considering qualified lawyers, so long as their core experience is related to CLM and contracts management within a legal team.Our client is open to sectoral background so long as you have worked in a multinational environment – pharma, biotech, medical device, technology etcYou must be living in Ireland to be considered for this role, 3 days onsite in Dublin is a requirementRequired ExpertiseCLM Administration Expertise (Ironclad Preferred, but open to other CLMs): Proven, significant experience in the administration, configuration, and deep functional management of the Legal Contract Lifecycle Management system.Minimum of 5 years of specialised experience in contract administration or legal operationsLegal and Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of legal contract structure, terminology, risk frameworks, and critical industry-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, GxP, HIPAA).Operational Management: Exceptional organizational discipline, meticulous attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to manage numerous competing priorities within a high-volume, dynamic global business context.Superior communication, collaboration, and executive presentation skills required for effective cross-functional stakeholder engagement.This role joins a growing team in Dublin and a wider team that is expanding globally.For further details, please reach out to Sarah Kelly, Partner, The Panel, to discuss.