Commercial Contracts Manager

Project Freelance; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Onyx-Conseil in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced contract management lead to drive negotiations, oversee SOW creation, and ensure governance compliance. You will align with Legal & Commercial teams and collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet strategic objectives while tracking delivery milestones.

The role requires knowledge of IT law, GDPR, and commercial legislation. Candidates with or previously holding security clearance are encouraged to apply, with a pre-appointment clearance

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and SOWs.
• Knowledge of GDPR and IT/commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management and negotiation and statements of work in preparation for governance approval.
• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Engage with L&C for support to manage delays to delivery.
• Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with governance policies.
• Create and manage templates for SOWs, change orders, and other agreements.
• Support BAU contract management activities.
• Deliver contractually required reporting and participate in customer meetings.
• Stay current on IT law, data protection (e.g., GDPR) , and commercial legislation.
• Support and develop members of the Contract Management team.
• Act in accordance with Legal and Commercial guidance.
• Ensure any contractual document is reviewed and approved by the Legal & Commercial team in accordance with DOFA requirements.
• Engage support from and liaise closely with the Legal & Commercial team at the early stage of new contract or contract extension negotiations in order to agree negotiation strategy and key legal issues.
• Engage support Legal & Commercial during contract delivery regarding any contractual dispute or delay.
• Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply.
• Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Legal awareness

SOW management

Job description

Lead contract management and negotiation and statements of work in preparation for governance approval.

Collaborate with internal teams to achieve strategic goals.

Engage with L&C for support to manage delays to delivery.

Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with governance policies.

Create and manage templates for SOWs, change orders, and other agreements.

Support BAU contract management activities.

Deliver contractually required reporting and participate in customer meetings.

Stay current on IT law, data protection (e.g., GDPR) , and commercial legislation.

Support and develop members of the Contract Management team.

Act in accordance with Legal and Commercial guidance.

Ensure any contractual document (contract change or extension, relief or delay notice, or contract proposal) is reviewed and approved by the Legal & Commercial team in accordance with DOFA requirements.

Engage support from and liaise closely with the Legal & Commercial team at the early stage of new contract or contract extension negotiations in order to agree negotiation strategy and key legal issues.

Engage support Legal & Commercial during contract delivery regarding any contractual dispute or delay.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply.

Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations.

Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.