We intend to recruit a Contracts & Legal Manager (m/f).
WHO WE ARE
EID is one of the leading high-tech industries in Portugal that works mainly for the Defence sector. With a proven record and solid know-how in the fields of electronics and communications design, manufacturing, supplies and support of advanced, high-performance solutions.
The demanding markets where EID operates require a permanent attitude of innovation. Our growth is supported by the ability to develop and launch technologically evolved, innovative products and solutions, meeting specific customer requirements.
EID’s knowledge and technological capabilities rely on the experience and expertise of highly qualified electronics, software and communications engineers, who represent the majority of the company workforce.
EID is a subsidiary of Cohort plc which is listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in London.
YOUR ROLE
This role will act as subject matter expert in contracts and will also provide legal support to the company. The main goal of this role will be overseeing the entire life-cycle of customer and supplier contracts, from negotiation to execution and renewal, ensuring that all terms and conditions meet EID and Cohort standards and goals.

• Provide contractual governance within EID in accordance with EID’s established requirements, commercial policies and processes;
• Ensure that contracts with both domestic and international customers, suppliers and partners comply with minimum commercial and legal terms and the group’s corporate guidelines;
• Manage effective contract execution through the lifecycle, from the issue of internal authorisation through to contract closure, including the contractual relationship with suppliers throughout the life cycle of our projects;
• Manage (review and support) the negotiations with customers, suppliers and partners of contract terms and conditions leading to contract award and acceptance, by liaising (handover) with the business development, supply chain team and project management teams;
• Manage the preparation of responses to contract conditions and supporting of the request for bid approvals at both EID’s departmental and Cohort levels;
• Formulate and obtain internal approval for all agreements to be entered into as prime or sub-contractor, and to review and recommend the entry into all contractual commitments with customers on behalf of EID;
• Collaborate with the different departments to negotiate favourable terms, driving cost efficiencies without compromising quality or service levels;
• Support the Sales Teams to improve the turnaround time for each contract request by implementing/following best practices to accelerate the end-to-end Sales process;
• Anticipate and identify legal risks and develop strategies to address and mitigate them;
• Act as a first point of contact for resolving contractual disputes, facilitating resolution in a timely manner;
• Support the Supply Chain team with the drafting and negotiation of sub-contracts for both goods and services;
• Support EID functions with the drafting of teaming and other collaborative arrangements;
• Provide general commercial legal advice on contractual issues;
• Compare, adjust, and apply preferred legal drafting to standard and non-standard EID Agreements;
• Support EID’s compliance & other legal requirements, including liaising with legal firms.

OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB:

• University Degree in Law (preferred), Business Administration, Management or similar;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with issuing and auditing contractual documentation, including roles within Customer Contracts, Procurement, or Audit functions;
• Ability to understand and execute contractual matters, understanding standard and non-standard requests, and proposing contractual structures and solutions.
• Experience in managing the end-to-end life-cycle of contracts, including negotiation and execution.
• User-friendly computer skills.
• Ability to express oneself accurately in Portuguese and English, both spoken and written.

CHECK IF YOU ARE/HAVE:

• Good communication and collaboration skills;
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Problem solving and analytical skills;
• Risk management skills;
• Ability to work under pressure; and
• Adaptability.

WE OFFER:

• A competitive package according with your experience;
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions;
• 22 vacancy days plus 2 extra days fixed by the company;
• Your anniversary day without being at work;
• Private health insurance.