Commercial and Legal Manager

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

Job summary

A leading hi-tech manufacturing company is seeking a Commercial and Legal Manager who will provide strategic guidance on commercial matters, draft and manage a range of legal documents, and oversee intellectual property management. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal compliance and contract negotiation, ensuring that the company's commercial interests are safeguarded at all levels. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of intellectual property management and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on commercial matters.
• Draft and implement a range of legal documents and agreements.
• Oversee patents and trademarks management.

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 companys commercial and legal interests.

Key Responsibilities :

Commercial Contracts & Agreements :

• Evaluate, draft, negotiate, and implement a range of commercial and legal documents, including :
• International and national 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 as needed and manage external legal advisors.

Intellectual Property (IP) Management :

• Oversee patents and trademarks (applications, renewals, maintenance)
• Manage IP assignments, trade secrets, and confidenti...