Contracts & Compliance Manager (Paralegal)

Hays Legal; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services consultancy is seeking a Contracts & Compliance Manager to handle contract lifecycle management and regulatory compliance. This role offers considerable autonomy and the chance to work with prominent clients. Ideal candidates will have a Law or Business degree and experience in compliance-focused roles, especially within consultancies or the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in commercial contracts, compliance or legal operations.
• Experience with MSAs, NDAs, and DPAs in a client-facing role.
• Familiarity with GDPR and data protection compliance.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage MSAs, SPAs, NDAs, DPAs, and leases.
• Provide GDPR and data protection compliance support.
• Maintain accurate contract records and version control.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or Business Administration

Job description

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Contracts & Compliance Manager to join a dynamic professional services consultancy. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to regulatory excellence, this fast-growing organisation partners with top-tier clients across legal, procurement, and compliance functions to deliver seamless project outcomes. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contracts & Compliance Manager to join their team in Bicester. They operate a hybrid working policy however applications from those looking to work on a mostly remote basis will be considered for the right candidate.

Your new role

This position offers considerable autonomy and variety. You'll lead on contract lifecycle management-reviewing, redlining, and negotiating key agreements including MSAs, SPAs, NDAs, DPAs, and leases. On the compliance front, you'll take ownership of exclusivity tracking and GDPR oversight, acting as the go-to for regulatory guidance across the enterprise. You'll work cross-functionally with project managers, consultants, and the US-based legal team, balancing commercial nuance and legal precision. Strong stakeholder engagement is central to the role.

Key Duties:

• Negotiate and manage MSAs, SPAs, NDAs, DPAs and leases
• Track renewals, obligations, and exclusivity clauses
• Provide GDPR and data protection compliance support
• Liaise with client legal/procurement teams and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate contract records and version control
• Support development of internal compliance policies
• Participate in the Data Governance Group

What you'll need to succeedYou'll be confident in navigating high-volume contract environments, with a strong grasp of commercial risk and regulatory nuance. A legal or business background is essential, and familiarity with pharmaceutical sector standards is a welcome plus.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration or similar (paralegal qualification welcome but not essential)
• 3+ years in commercial contracts, compliance or legal operations-ideally within a consultancy or pharma environment
• Familiarity with GDPR and client-facing contract work
• Experience working with MSAs, NDAs, and DPAs in a client-facing role.
• Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and proactively

Desirable

• Experience working with US-based legal teams or international clients.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity with plenty of autonomy. For further information on this role, please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal on 0117 374 6300.

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