Commercial Contracts Manager

G2 Legal Limited; Highweek; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Flexitime

One work-from-home day per week

25 days annual leave

Health insurance

Pension contributions up to 7%

Relocation package potential

Collaborative family-business culture

No billing targets

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited in Newton Abbot, Devon, seeks an experienced In-House Contracts Manager to oversee high-value, multi-market agreements and manage contractual risk across international projects.

You will review and draft contracts, advise on liabilities, coordinate with external law firms, and support project teams while maintaining meticulous contract records; occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years' experience in commercial contracts.
• In-house or private practice law firm background.
• Exercise independent judgement and know when to seek specialist advice.
• Strong skills in contract review, drafting and negotiation to identify liabilities and risks.
• Ability to translate complex contracts clearly to non-legal colleagues.
• Engineering or manufacturing sector experience is desirable but not essential.
• Occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate and amend commercial contracts.
• Identify liabilities and explain contractual risks to stakeholders.
• Maintain an accurate record of contracts.
• Instruct external advisers (UK & international law firms) and translate advice for non-legal colleagues.
• Support project managers with post-contract issues and disputes.
• Attend occasional international meetings as required.

Skills

Commercial contracts

In-house experience

Independent judgement

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Plain language translation

Engineering/manufacturing knowledge

International travel

Job description

In-House Contracts Manager

Newton Abbot, Devon

Join this privately owned international engineering and manufacturing business as their in-house contracts manager

Projects involve high-value, multi-million-pound contracts, making effective contractual risk management central to the business

About this role:

• This is a broad in-house role supporting an international engineering and manufacturing business
• Review, draft, negotiate & amend commercial contracts
• These contracts include high-value sales agreements, NDAs, purchasing and service contracts, software-related agreements and post-contract disputes
• Identify liabilities and explain contractual risks in clear, practical language
• Maintain an accurate record of contracts
• Ensure that risks are understood before commitments are made
• Instruct external advisers (UK & International law firms) & translate their advice into actionable guidance for non-legal colleagues
• Distinguish contractual risk from commercial decisions, helping stakeholders assess whether particular risks can be accepted or mitigated
• Support project managers with post-contract issues and disputes by reviewing agreed terms, assessing liabilities and contributing to practical solutions
• Attend occasional international meetings where needed

You will need:

• At least 4-5 years prior commercial contracts experience
• In-house or private practice law firm experience
• Exercise independent judgement & recognise when specialist legal advice is needed
• Strong capability in contract review, drafting, negotiation and to identify liabilities and contractual risk
• To be able to translate complex contractual issues clearly to non-legal colleagues
• A qualified solicitor background is not required; substantial contracts experience is more important than professional title
• Engineering or manufacturing experience is beeficial, but not essential
• To be open to occasional international travel where required

Salary & Benefits:

• Excellent starting salary
• Nine-day fortnight, with a designated alternate Friday off
• Same-day flexitime, allowing earlier/late starts and finishes
• One work-from-home day during your five-day working week
• 25 days of annual leave
• Health insurance
• Salary-sacrifice company pension, with employer contributions up to 7%
• Potential for a relocation package
• A collaborative, family-business environment, with accessible senior leadership
• No billing or contract-volume targets