Legal Contracts Manager
Law Staff is delighted to be assisting a respected and renowned Regulatory Organisation who are seeking a Legal Contracts Manager. You will be a key strategic leader responsible for overseeing a dynamic commercial contracts legal team of 5, ensuring efficient, accurate, and legally robust contract management while mentoring the team that supports the organisation's commercial objectives.
Experience and Qualifications Background:
* Must be a Qualified Solicitor or CILEx with at least 5 years PQE
* Minimum of 3 years Managerial experience within a Legal capacity
* Extensive knowledge of reviewing and drafting complex Commercial Contracts
* Advanced proficiency in contract management software
* Expert knowledge of relevant legal technologies
* Strong Microsoft Office and document management system skills
* Exceptional negotiation skills
* Strategic problem-solving
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Strong leadership and coaching abilities
* Adaptability in fast-changing business environments
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Review & Drafting
* Comprehensively review, draft, and negotiate diverse commercial contracts including:
o Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
o Supply Agreements
o Service Agreements
o Partnership Agreements
o Software as a Service (SaaS) Contracts
* Ensure contracts:
o Are legally sound
o Mitigate organisational risk
o Align with strategic and operational goals
* Provide expert legal interpretation of contract terms
* Identify and strategically mitigate legal risks
* Maintain strict compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
Team Management
* Lead and develop a high-performing contracts legal team
* Provide continuous professional guidance and support
* Manage team workloads and priorities
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
* Collaborate closely with the Data Protection Team and Stakeholders/ Board Member to enhance operational efficiency
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Serve as principal legal business partner to internal stakeholders
* Provide strategic legal advice supporting commercial objectives
* Work collaboratively across procurement, management, and business units
* Protect and advance business interests through proactive legal counsel
Training and Development of the Team
* Develop and deliver comprehensive contract management training
* Create best practice guidelines for contract management
* Encourage knowledge sharing within the legal team
* Support continuous learning and professional growth initiatives
In return for your commitment and hard work you will be rewarded with:
* Excellent Salary package of up to 75K DOE
* Impressive Benefits package including Pension, BUPA and Wellness options
* Professional development and upskilling opportunities
* 3 days WFH hybrid & flexible work arrangements
* Collaborative and innovative organisational culture
For more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref: 36944.
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