Commercial & Contracts Associate - Tech

Platform Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager in Cambridge to support commercial activity across a global partner network. You will assist the Commercial Manager on contracts, risk, compliance and bids within a rapidly growing technology environment.

Key duties include drafting and reviewing partner agreements, managing contract lifecycles, onboarding partners, and providing commercial support on live contracts with due diligence and governance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of contract management, commercial practices and risk management.
• Good understanding of contract law and practical application.
• Ability to conduct legal/commercial research into complex issues.
• Understanding of basic business finance (P&L, margin, markup).
• Awareness of competition law, procurement regulations, IP and export controls.
• Understanding of international sanctions and compliance requirements.
• Professional qualifications such as GDL/LPC, IACCM or CIPS advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing a range of commercial agreements, including partner agreements, NDAs, teaming agreements and software licences.
• Managing a portfolio of partner agreements throughout their lifecycle, including renewals, obligations and governance.
• Supporting onboarding and due diligence of new partners.
• Providing commercial support across live contracts, including contract changes, performance monitoring and risk management.
• Supporting new business activity and bids, working with internal technical and SME teams.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Contract management

Risk management

Legal research

Business finance

International compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Law or Business

Job description

Platform Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager in Cambridge to support commercial activity across a global partner network. You will assist the Commercial Manager on contracts, risk, compliance and bids within a rapidly growing technology environment.

Key duties include drafting and reviewing partner agreements, managing contract lifecycles, onboarding partners, and providing commercial support on live contracts with due diligence and governance.