Legal & Contract Manager

Thales Avs France Sas

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Roma Until 9/28/2026 7+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description
A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

The main responsibility of the Contract Manager is to provide legal and contract management expertise to companies and entities within a given area of responsibility, enabling them to fulfil their rights and obligations in relation to specific commitments: tenders, contracts, complex subcontracts and partnerships.

He/she is involved in preparing bids, drafting and negotiating contracts, complex subcontracts and partnerships, as well as monitoring their execution.

Permanent Contract

Experience 7-10 years

CCNL Met/Ind B3 Category

€ 41.424,25 - 51.823,67

VC up to 8%

CIPI: up to 1.822€

Performance Bonus (PDR) Up to 4.050€

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!
About this role

Summary

Manage legal and contract processes, including drafting, negotiating, and monitoring space-related contracts.

Job title

Legal & Contract Manager

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

space manufacturing

Location requirements

Roma, Italy, on-site work preferred

Salary

$41k–$52k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

contract managementdraftingnegotiationlegal expertise

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

contract managementlegal
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

On-site City