CONTRACTS ADVISOR

Petroleum Experts; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a senior contracts specialist to join their Contracts & Licensing Department in Guildford. This role involves drafting and negotiating international B2B contracts, advising on legal terms, and mentoring colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a legal qualification and extensive experience in commercial contracts, with a strong focus on collaboration and operational excellence.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Excellent pension scheme with company match

Comprehensive private health and dental insurance

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with commercial contracts, ideally B2B and international.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to balance legal, commercial, and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating international B2B client contracts.
• Advising on contractual terms, identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating on complex tender submissions.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Legal qualification

Job description

We are a successful technology company, delivering state-of-the-art modelling and optimisation products to over 450 clients worldwide. Our cutting-edge tools support critical decision-making for some of the world’s leading energy companies by integrating complex data into powerful, easy-to-use models.

With ambitious plans to expand into new industry sectors, this is an exciting time to join us as we grow our brand presence and broaden our impact across the energy landscape.

Package

• Work on high-impact global contracts across multiple jurisdictions
• Blend legal expertise with commercial thinking in a growing technology company
• Join a supportive, knowledgeable contracts and licensing team
• Play a part in shaping how we grow and contract in new industries

What we offer

We offer an exceptional and highly competitive package designed to reward your contribution and support your well-being. This includes:

• An annual performance bonus to recognise your achievements.
• An excellent pension scheme with a company match of up to 10% on employee contributions.
• Comprehensive private health and dental insurance.
• A range of other valuable benefits, including 28 days holiday + bank holidays (6 flexible, 2 fixed), salary sacrifice benefits and more.

If you’re looking for a role where your legal skills will be valued and your advice will directly shape business success, we’d love to hear from you.

About this Vacancy

About the Role

This is a senior-level opportunity for a legally qualified professional or experienced contracts specialist to join our Contracts & Licensing Department in our Guildford office. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond traditional legal practice and make a real commercial impact — advising on, negotiating, and managing complex international B2B software licensing and services agreements. As part of the team, you will work closely with your colleagues to ensure the provision of an efficient and quality contractual service to our clients in 90 countries around the world. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and being part of a business that values operational excellence.

What you'll be doing

• Drafting and negotiating international B2B client contracts

• Advising on contractual terms, identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies

• Collaborating on complex tender submissions, aligned with our contracting principles

• Maintaining and evolving internal contract templates to ensure consistency and compliance

• Mentoring colleagues on contract review, negotiation, and best practices

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients (typically via email and Microsoft Teams)

• Staying informed on legal developments to ensure our practices stay relevant and fit for purpose

• Offering ad hoc support to clients and colleagues to help meet shared goals

Qualifications

You will need:

• A legal qualification (or substantial experience in commercial/contracts roles)
• 5+ years of experience with commercial contracts, ideally B2B and international
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to balance legal, commercial, and client needs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an enthusiasm for mentoring and sharing your knowledge
• Critical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative approach and willingness to help clients and colleagues achieve success