Commercial and Legal Manager

Microtech Global Ltd; Beckingthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hi-tech manufacturing company is seeking a Commercial and Legal Manager to provide strategic guidance across all commercial matters. Responsibilities include managing commercial contracts, overseeing intellectual property, and supporting major transactions. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role and possess strong analytical and negotiation skills. Familiarity with ERP systems and a degree-level qualification are also required. This role requires attendance in Lincoln, UK at least 3 times a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar commercial or legal role within hi-tech production or manufacturing.
• Strong experience in contract management and negotiation.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to contractual detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, draft, negotiate and implement a range of commercial and legal documents.
• Oversee patents and trademarks management.
• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of commercial procedures and policies.
• Maintain contracts database and support litigation processes.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Familiarity with ERP systems

Education

Degree-level business or legal qualification

Tools

Epicor

Job description

Role Overview

A leading hi‑tech manufacturing company is seeking a Commercial and Legal Manager to provide strategic guidance and support across all commercial matters up to board level. This role will work cross‑functionally with Research & Development, Sales & Marketing, Procurement, and the Senior Management Team to safeguard the company’s commercial and legal interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts & Agreements – evaluate, draft, negotiate and implement a range of commercial and legal documents, including multi‑party agreements, R&D collaboration and consortium agreements, standard terms & conditions, sales contracts, frame agreements, representative, distributor, consultancy, confidentiality agreements, external funding agreements (EU & Innovate UK), complex quotations, tenders, licence agreements, settlements, assignment agreements, ancillary commercial documents (performance guarantees, bank guarantees), supply agreements and software licences; engage specialist legal advice and manage external legal advisors.
• Intellectual Property (IP) Management – oversee patents and trademarks (applications, renewals, maintenance), manage IP assignments, trade secrets and confidentiality issues, handle counterfeiting and infringement cases, engage and manage external IP advisors.
• Commercial Procedures & Policies – contribute to the formulation and implementation of commercial procedures and company policies.
• Finance, Legal & Commercial Support – maintain contracts database; play a key role in major transactions (e.g., sale/leaseback, sale of businesses, due diligence); support litigation and dispute resolution processes; manage product liability claims.

Candidate Profile – Essential

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar commercial or legal role within hi‑tech production or manufacturing.
• Strong experience in contract management and negotiation.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to contractual detail.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor).
• Degree‑level business or legal qualification.

Candidate Profile – Desirable

• Experience in hi‑tech manufacturing or production environments.
• MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND SITE IN LINCOLN, UK AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK.