Contracts Manager

CFGI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CFGI is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead negotiation and management of commercial agreements across the UK. You will work closely with business leaders, delivery teams, and external counsel to draft, negotiate, and mitigate risk throughout the contract lifecycle.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, experience with MSAs, SOWs and NDAs, and the ability to balance risk with objectives. Applicants should be comfortable coordinating with senior stakeholders and maintaining standard

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in contracts management or commercial contracts-focused role
• Proven experience across full contract lifecycle
• Strong understanding of UK legal frameworks and risk management
• Experience working within the UK

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate client, vendor, partner, employee, and counterparty agreements (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, vendor contracts)
• Develop and maintain standardised contract templates and playbooks
• Oversee contract lifecycle and approvals with external counsel as needed
• Identify non-standard provisions and provide risk mitigations
• Improve contracting processes to reduce turnaround times and support growth

Skills

Clear communication

Structured problem solving

Highly organized

Collaborative

Detail oriented

Education

Solicitor (England & Wales) or comparable

Job description

As Contracts Manager at CFGI, you will be responsible for managing and negotiating commercial agreements that support the firm’s engagements and growth across the UK. Partnering closely with business leaders, delivery teams, and external counsel when required, you will manage contract creation, negotiation, and risk mitigation.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements with clients, vendors, partners, employees, and other counterparties, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
• Develop and maintain standardised contract templates and playbooks, ensuring legal compliance and consistency.
• Oversee the contract lifecycle and approval processes, including coordination with external counsel where appropriate.
• Identify non-standard contractual provisions and provide practical recommendations to mitigate commercial and legal risk
• Continuously improve contracting processes to reduce turnaround times and support business growth, including the development of policies, procedures, and controls

What you must have:

• Minimum of 7 years within a contracts management or commercial contracts-focussed role
• Proven experience across full contract lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of legal frameworks and risk management practices across the UK, with the ability to balance risk and commercial objectives
• Experience working within the UK.

Nice to have:

• Experience in a multinational organisation or other complex international business environment.
• Qualification as a Solicitor within England & Wales or similar Common Law jurisdiction

Who thrives here:

• A clear and practical communicator who can explain complex contractual matters to senior stakeholders.
• A structured and commercially minded problem-solver who can identify legal risks.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple contractual matters and competing priorities.
• Collaborative and comfortable working with senior leadership and external counsel when required
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with strong ownership of legal operations