Contracts Manager (Higher Education)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the education sector is seeking a Contracts Manager based in Cambridge. The role involves managing the entire contract process, negotiating terms, and providing legal guidance for commercial agreements related to higher education. Candidates should have robust experience in legal support, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and proactively.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal support for commercial contracts.
• Risk identification and management.
• Proofreading complex contracts.
• Negotiating contract terms.
• Ability to interpret legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Support contract negotiations and manage the end-to-end contracting process.
• Provide legal guidance on commercial contracts.
• Ensure consistency across contract processes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Job description

Contracts Manager (Higher Education), Cambridge

Client:

FJWilson Talent Services

Location:

Cambridge

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Contracts Manager

Are you a legal specialist with strong in-house experience managing commercial contracts? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our client as a Legal Services Manager, supporting the CEO with high-stakes contract negotiations and owning the contracting process.

Key facts

• Salary: ca £40,000-£45,000 p.a.
• Home-based with occasional travel to Manchester/London offices and external meetings (travel costs reimbursed)

The role

You will support contract negotiations, manage the end-to-end contracting process with new study centres and universities, and act as the sole in-house legal professional. Responsibilities include engaging with partners, handling legal matters, and attending international meetings. Mentoring on commercial aspects will also be provided.

Key responsibilities include:

• Understanding the full contract lifecycle from initiation to invoicing
• Providing legal guidance on commercial contracts
• Supporting dispute resolution
• Ensuring consistency across contract processes
• Managing contract renewals and exit arrangements
• Administering the partner contract portfolio

The ideal candidate

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in legal support for commercial contracts
• Risk identification and management
• Proofreading complex contracts
• Negotiating contract terms
• Tracking and renewing contracts
• Experience in higher education and CLM systems
• Ability to interpret legal documents and explain terms to non-legal colleagues

Skills & Knowledge:

• Proficiency in MS Excel (intermediate or better)
• Clear and concise communication skills

Personal Qualities:

• Self-motivated, independent, and creative
• Organized with multitasking ability
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Team player with respectfulness

Our client

A global organization in the education sector.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, contact FJWilson Talent at 0203 195 3600 or email [emailprotected].

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