Commercial and Legal Manager

microTech Global Ltd; Slough; Hybrid; 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. The successful candidate will evaluate and negotiate contracts, manage IP, and support litigation. A minimum of three years in a related role and a degree-level qualification are essential. The role involves cross-functional collaboration and must attend the site in Lincoln, UK, at least three times a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar commercial/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 and handle infringement cases.
• Maintain contracts database and support major transactions.

Skills

Contract management

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Familiarity with ERP systems

Business judgement

Education

Degree-level business or legal qualification

Tools

Epicor

Job description

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 confidentiality issues
• Handle counterfeiting and infringement cases
• Engage and manage external IP advisors

Commercial Procedures & Policies:

• Contribute to 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/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

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to analyse and assess contractual risks
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial documents
• Ability to execute agreements and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong business judgement and trusted advisor capability across all levels
• Experience managing external advisors and confidential information

Desirable:

• Experience in hi-tech manufacturing or production environments

MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND SITE IN LINCOLN, UK AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK