Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager with strong commercial acumen and practical legal understanding. Reporting to the highest level of leadership in the organisation, this role will take ownership of the review, negotiation and management of contracts across the business, ensuring commercially sound and risk-balanced outcomes that support the company’s growth objectives.
This is a commercially focused role rather than a pure legal advisory position, requiring strong business judgement, negotiation capability and the ability to balance risk with opportunity.
Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end contract management process including review, drafting and negotiation of a wide range of contracts, including:
Customer/project agreements
Supplier and procurement contracts
NDAs, distribution and partnership agreements
Identify and manage commercial, financial and operational risks within contracts
Lead negotiations with customers, suppliers and partners to achieve balanced commercial outcomes
Provide clear, practical advice to internal stakeholders on contractual implications and risk exposure
Act as the key liaison between the business and external legal counsel, escalating complex matters where required
Collaborate closely with finance, sales, procurement, and operations to ensure contract terms align with commercial strategy and financial objectives
Support bid and tender processes from a commercial and contractual perspective
Develop, maintain and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks and standard terms
Establish and manage a central contract repository, tracking key obligations, deadlines, renewals and compliance milestones
Drive improvements in contract governance, processes and risk management frameworks
Key Requirements 5–10+ years’ experience in commercial contract review and negotiation within a business environment
Proven track record of leading contract negotiations with customers and suppliers
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk and business objectives
Solid understanding of key contractual and commercial principles, including:
Liability, indemnities and warranties
Payment terms, pricing structures and commercial models
Ability to translate legal language into clear, practical business implications
Experience working with and managing external legal counsel
Confident stakeholder manager with experience engaging across senior levels
Legal qualification or background is advantageous but not essential
Ideal Background Experience in roles such as:
Commercial Manager
Commercial & Contracts Manager
In-house commercial/legal hybrid role
Experience in a commercial, project-based or technical environment (e.g. engineering, automation, manufacturing, services) is beneficial.
Track record of operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business
Personal Attributes Commercially pragmatic with a solutions-oriented mindset
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Confident in making decisions and pushing back constructively
High attention to detail with ability to maintain a big-picture perspective
Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex contractual matters
Comfortable working with ambiguity and managing competing priorities
Work directly with the senior leadership team
Play a key role in shaping the company’s commercial risk and contract strategy
Opportunity to build and develop contract management capability as the business grows
Open to Part-Time Applications also (DOE)
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