Commercial Contracts Manager

Your new company
You will be joining a highly regarded, international organisation operating within a complex and fast-evolving sector. The business is well established in the UK and Ireland with a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-value solutions to its customers. The environment is commercially driven, regulated and procurement-led, with a clear focus on balancing growth, compliance and long-term partnerships. The role is outside of scope, paying £300-£360 per day (Ltd / UMB) outside IR35.

Your new role
As Commercial Contracts Manager, you will sit within a specialist team responsible for drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of customer and supplier contracts. A significant part of the role will involve supporting tender activity, working closely with bids and commercial teams to assess risk, shape submissions and position the business effectively.
You will take ownership of contract reviews and negotiations across multiple high-value opportunities at any one time, providing clear, pragmatic advice to internal stakeholders. Alongside this, you will advise on live contracts, handle variations, and support on a broad range of commercial documentation.
This is a visible role across the business, requiring you to build strong internal relationships and influence decision making, while ensuring that commercial objectives are met without exposing the organisation to unnecessary risk.

What you'll need to succeed
You will bring a strong foundation in commercial contracts, ideally as a qualified lawyer or with a recognised contract qualification, although significant practical experience will be equally valuable.
You will have a track record of:
Drafting and negotiating complex, high-value contracts
Operating within tender or procurement-led environments
Providing clear, commercially grounded advice to non-legal stakeholders

Experience within regulated sectors or exposure to public procurement frameworks will be advantageous, as will a working understanding of data protection considerations.
From a personal perspective, you will be:
Commercially minded and pragmatic in your approach
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting
Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels
Detail orientated, with strong drafting and negotiation capability
Resilient, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

What you'll get in return
You will gain exposure to complex, high-value commercial work within a well-structured and supportive environment. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple business areas, enhancing both your technical and commercial skill set.
This is a 12-month opportunity that will suit someone looking to further develop their experience in a dynamic, collaborative setting, where you will have genuine influence on commercial outcomes and contractual strategy.

What you need to do now
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