Contracts Delivery Manager — CLM & Legal Ops

DWF Law LLP; Manchester, Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF Law LLP in Manchester is seeking a Contracts Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of commercial contracting projects for a range of clients. You will combine your contracts expertise with project management, client relationship management and legal technology, working closely with Legal Advisory teams and our offshore delivery centre in India.

This role focuses on implementing CLM solutions and driving efficient contracting processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with approximately 3-5 years' PQE specialising in commercial contracts.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Proven project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing relationships with clients and other senior stakeholders.
• Ability to assess contractual risk and communicate legal concepts clearly to a range of audiences.
• Experience working with legal technology, CLM platforms or technology-enabled legal service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of contracting projects including review and negotiation.
• Develop contract templates and playbooks and support CLM implementation.
• Act as trusted SME, assess risk and manage escalations to ensure high-quality service.
• Collaborate with legal teams, clients and offshore delivery centres to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Client relationships

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

CLM platforms

Job description

DWF Law LLP in Manchester is seeking a Contracts Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of commercial contracting projects for a range of clients. You will combine your contracts expertise with project management, client relationship management and legal technology, working closely with Legal Advisory teams and our offshore delivery centre in India.

This role focuses on implementing CLM solutions and driving efficient contracting processes.