About this role
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history to deliver empirical datasets and cloud-based platforms to commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. The EMEA legal team is expanding and looking for a Contracts Manager to join the group in Slovenia and report directly to the Head of Legal, EMEA. Daily work centers on reviewing, negotiating, and processing vendor and supplier agreements using established company playbooks, drafting non-standard customer agreements under legal counsel direction, and supporting contract management systems and operations. Candidates who bring strong organizational habits, international experience, and a pragmatic approach to contract administration will thrive in this hybrid setup.
The position requires working from the Ljubljana office three days per week while coordinating with global stakeholders across different time zones. Successful candidates will manage multiple priorities simultaneously, maintain high attention to detail, and support the broader legal and proposal teams with administrative matters and documentation management. This opportunity suits professionals with a background as a paralegal or contracts manager who want to apply their skills within a global space and data organization.
What you will do
- Review, negotiate, and process vendor and supplier agreements using established company playbooks, templates, and approval guidelines.
- Draft non-standard agreements with customers according to negotiation guidelines and under the direction of legal counsel.
- Identify and communicate negotiation matters that need to be escalated to legal counsel.
- Conduct legal research and draft memos on discrete projects from time to time.
- Support the maintenance and improvement of legal processes, forms, systems, and operations, including contract management systems.
- Provide administrative support for the EMEA Legal and Proposal Team, including documentation management and communications with global stakeholders.
What you need
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience as a paralegal, contracts manager, or similar role.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience working internationally.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
- Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office Suites.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and deliver timely, high-quality results with strong organizational skills.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in contract management software and legal operations
- Experience working at a publicly listed company, with government customers, or in the space or defense sector
- Professional working proficiency in German or other languages
Benefits
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and company-wide days off
- Employee Wellness Program
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity and Volunteering
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work and office policy for this role?
This is a full-time, hybrid position which requires you to work from the Ljubljana office 3 days per week.
What is the compensation range for the Contracts Manager position?
The expected starting gross salary range for this role in Slovenia is €36.100 to €45.100 EUR. Individual placement within this range is determined objectively based on gender-neutral criteria such as skills, qualifications, and professional experience.
Who does this role report to and what team will they join?
This role reports directly to the Head of Legal, EMEA, and will be part of the EMEA Legal team that is based in Germany and Slovenia.