Commercial Contracts Manager

About the Role We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused Commercial Contracts Manager to join our clients small, collaborative Legal & Compliance function on a 6-month fixed-term contract. For the right person, there is strong potential for the role to become permanent.

You will play a key role in supporting the business with contract drafting, review, negotiation, and compliance oversight. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in commercial contracts or legal administration who is ready to take ownership, influence change, and help strengthen our internal processes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drafting, reviewing, and managing a wide range of commercial agreements (including NDAs, customer/supplier contracts, and framework agreements).
• Providing guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual terms, risks, and obligations.
• Supporting the flow-down of terms to subcontractors and partners.
• Ensuring adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assisting with dispute resolution, contract queries, and negotiation points.
• Supporting new business proposals by reviewing terms and identifying risks.
• Maintaining accurate records of contract documentation and version histories.
• Working closely with colleagues across sales, projects, and operations to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Participating in internal meetings and supporting cross-functional collaboration.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners.

What We're Looking For

• 3 years' experience in commercial contracts management, legal support, or similar roles.
• Strong experience drafting and reviewing NDAs (essential).
• Understanding of upstream/downstream flow-down terms in medium or large projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot risks or inconsistencies.
• Strong communicator who can build trust across the business.
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload.
• High integrity and professionalism, especially in confidential matters.
• You do not need a law degree or formal legal qualification.

Nice to Have (Not required - but a bonus if you bring any of the following)

• Experience with compliance topics such as export control or intellectual property.
• Exposure to engineering, technology, scientific, or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with software licensing terms or technical contracting environments.

Why Join?

• A genuinely supportive, friendly, and collaborative team.
• Hybrid working with flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape and improve processes in a growing business.
• Chance for the role to become permanent for the right person.
• Inclusive and welcoming culture.