Contracts Manager

The Role:

Our client, a progressive and desirable multidisciplinary design practice, are looking for a part-time Contracts Manager to join their creative and collaborative team in east London on a 2-3 day a week basis.

With a growing portfolio of both UK and international projects, they are looking for someone with solid experience reviewing contracts (commercial & legal), fees, expenses, and other documents within the architecture industry.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to work part-time for a flexible, creative, and inclusive company with a strong focus on social culture and employee wellbeing. In addition to a host of generous benefits, they are an EOT (tax free bonuses!).

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and negotiate contracts, NDAs, and other legal documents
• Draft and optimise design contracts and agreements to minimise risks
• Discuss and resolve contract issues using sound judgement
• Liaise with external advisors to ensure contract compliance
• Manage contract documentation process, ensuring deadlines are met
• Collaborate with the leadership team to identify contract review opportunities
• Coordinate with finance teams for expense estimates
• Maintain organised appointment records and contribute to quality management
• Deliver legal and contract training to staff

Key Skills:

• Previous experience conducting legal and commercial contract reviews, identifying issues and risks
• Demonstrates sound judgment in resolving contract issues effectively
• Skilled in monitoring project appointments, management processes, and contract risk register
• Dedicated to timely resolution of fee and contract matters
• Strong drafting abilities for various commercial and legal documents
• Knowledgeable about scope and resource requirements for complex international design projects
• Capable of estimating design fees and expenses
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised in maintaining contract documents and fee information
• Strong interpersonal skills

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