Join Airbus Netherlands B.V. as a Contracts Officer in a full-time, fixed-term professional role based near Leiden. Collaborate with engineers to design contractual setups, negotiate solutions, and support innovative space exploration projects with flexible working arrangements.
Requirements
BSc or MSc degree in Law, Business Management, or a related discipline.
Around 1 to 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Enthusiasm for the space industry and a commitment to compliance and integrity.
Skills & Responsibilities
Contract Management: Design contractual setups, negotiate solutions, and ensure project requirements are met.
Proposal Coordination: Coordinate proposals for smaller bids within given budgets and schedules.
Commercial Problem-Solving: Advise and resolve commercial or legal issues using business acumen and political sensitivity.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and experts to align on project goals and industry trends.
Potential transition routes: People from procurement, legal assistant, or project management roles may bring transferable negotiation and organizational skills, alongside meeting the required degree and professional experience.
Job description
Job Description:
Innovative contracting position
We are looking for a contracts officer to join our Contracts, Legal and Compliance team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in contract management, work alongside seasoned professionals,learn from industry experts, and make a real difference enabling space exploration by bringing fresh energy to our department.
The job:
You will collaborate with engineers, experts and other stakeholders to ensure contract requirements in your projects are met. If issues with a commercial or legal element arise, you advise and solve it.
You design the contractual set-up and negotiate contract solutions fit to the project concerned.
In the Commercial Contracts and Legal department, you ensure we stay current with industry trends, regulations and best practices in contract management.
For smaller bids, you coordinate proposals within the given proposal budget and schedule.
What it takes:
You are enthusiastic about the space industry, bring fresh energy and are willing to take on new challenges.
You are not afraid to challenge the status quo, but you do so with tact and political sensitivity. You can hold your own with experienced colleagues and enjoy bringing new ideas to the table in a constructive way.
You have a common-sense mindset, resulting in business savvy, creative solutions.
You have around one to five years of relevant experience, a very strong drive to learn more. and are looking for a long-term role where you can plant roots and grow with our team.
You have a Bsc or MSc degree in Law, Business Management or another related discipline.
What we offer:
A chance to collaborate with an experienced team with focus on innovative contract solutions and identification of regulatory opportunities for our business
A dynamic job in an innovation driven, international, high-tech environment
Competitive salary including participation PME pension fund
27 holidays + 13 ADV days per year based on full time employment
Flexibility in working hours and work location
Easily accessible head office near Leiden Central Station
Commuting allowance or NS Business card
Bicycle scheme and company fitness plan
Extensive opportunities for personal development
Are you ready for this challenge? Upload your application letter and resume via our online application button before 31-10-2026.
The first selection interviews will take place in November. A work test will be part of the selection.
Providing a VOG (certificate of good behavior) and background screening are part of the procedure.
Unsolicited services or offers from recruitment agencies or intermediaries will not be responded to.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus Netherlands B.V.
Contract Type: Fixed term -----
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Legal
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