Commercial Partner Location: Bath, Once Every 2 Weeks Job Type: Full-time Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Join our GBS Commercial Team as a Commercial Partner, where you will play a pivotal role in providing commercial support across our operations in the UK & Europe region. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in commercial law, particularly in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts. You will act as a key point of contact for commercial matters and collaborate with the wider team. Role Responsibilities: Provide commercial support and guidance on bidding, contractual, and other commercial matters. Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal documents including teaming agreements, confidentiality agreements, tenders, proposals, and customer contract terms and conditions. Support internal and external contacts on commercial issues that may arise post-contract award. Perform the Commercial Partner role in line with internal governance and delegations. Support the preparation of bids from a commercial perspective, including the generation of proposals, identification of commercial risks, and review of terms and conditions. Draft and negotiate a variety of contracts in accordance with the Contract Principles and delegation matrix. Provide advice and guidance on commercial issues that may arise post-contract signature such as disputes, payment issues, and contract completion. Support the wider Commercial Team on commercial projects and implement new commercial working practices to optimise productivity. Required Skills & Qualifications: Law Degree qualified or equivalent experience, e.g., experience in MoD contracts. Demonstrable understanding and working knowledge of different contractual agreements (contracts, confidentiality agreements, MOUs, teaming agreements, export control agreements, etc.), key contractual terms and conditions (DEFCONS, etc.), liabilities, and pricing arrangements. Ability to understand the implications of contractual clauses relating to IPR, ITAR, government transparency requirements, and security. Highly numerate with proficiency in MS Office tools and similar IT systems. Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills. Self-motivated, well-organised, and methodical in approach to work. Flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic about contributing to the team and business growth. Ability to work independently as well as integrate within a team. Benefits: Flexible working hours and location. Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. Engagement in diverse and challenging projects. Access to professional development and growth opportunities. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially those from