- 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
- Comprehensively review, draft, and negotiate diverse commercial contracts including:
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Supply Agreements
- Service Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Software as a Service (SaaS) Contracts
- Ensure contracts:
- Are legally sound
- Mitigate organisational risk
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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