Head of Contracts/Contract Manager

The Role:

We are representing a leading, design-focused engineering company who have carved a name out for themselves as being a leader in their field, collaborating with some of the top architecture and design companies in the industry and working on pioneering projects. They are looking for a Head of Contracts/Contract Manager to join their growing team.

Our client is looking for someone who is commercially minded, has experience reviewing contracts, negotiating, providing commercial guidance in the built environment, and who understand, and has knowledge of the legal aspects of commercial documents. This is a newly created role that has a lot of scope for progression, and is open to someone taking the reigns and making the role their own. You will play a key member of the team and be the go to person for all commercial and contractual advice.

Working out of a beautiful office, with a friendly, down to earth and social bunch of people, our client offer a generous benefits package, hybrid working, an exciting social calendar, tax free bonus’s and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing commercial contracts, NDAs, service agreements, engagement letters, terms of business etc
• Work with the wider team on client negotiations
• Managing internal contracts such as confidentiality agreements
• Provide commercial advice on contracts and industry regulations
• Assist with the interpretation and understanding of legal jargon
• Drafting contacts where necessary
• Liaising with any external legal teams
• Other legal matters that may arise

Key Skills:

• Previous experience in a commercial, contracts or legal position within the design/built environment
• Solid commercial and contract knowledge
• Able to communicate well at all levels and be a point of advice for a senior leadership team
• Able to work autonomously and also as part of a team
• Sound analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Able to translate legal jargon into Layman’s terms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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