In-House Contracts Manager - Commercial Paralegal

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Manchester is seeking a driven In-House Contracts Manager to enhance their commercial law expertise. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior management, taking ownership of the contract management system and advising on improvements. Ideal for those with a strong legal background, this position provides a supportive environment with varied tasks and opportunities for skill development. If you're ready to grow your career in commercial law, this is the perfect opportunity.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of contract law and previous paralegal experience.
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contract management system and liaise with external lawyers.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.

Skills

Contract Law

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree

LPC

GDL

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In-House Contracts Manager - Commercial Paralegal, Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your company
Based in Manchester, this organisation is uniquely placed to offer solutions within the specialist sector it operates in. It has an established client base and a strong international presence. The legal department is looking for a talented and driven in-house contracts manager who wants to develop their commercial law experience in-house with a UK-based business.

Your new role
You will join a small commercial team, working closely with the senior management. Your duties will include taking ownership of the contract management system, liaising with external lawyers, advising the leadership team on improvements around contract management, and ensuring renewals and terminations are handled efficiently. You will also be involved in basic drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, conducting legal research, and working closely with the business on legal projects and providing advice.

What you'll need to succeed
You must have a strong understanding of contract law with a good legal background, either from previous paralegal/legal assistant experience or from your law degree / LPC / GDL studies. You will have excellent academic credentials and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the business. This position could suit a future trainee solicitor with commercial paralegal experience, SQE students, or recent qualifiers, looking to develop their commercial law and contracts experience in-house.

What you'll get in return
You can expect a supportive and well-structured working environment with a challenging and unique set of tasks. The starting salary will be between £30,000 and £40,000 depending on skills, qualifications, and experience. You’ll enjoy exposure to a varied workload, with opportunities to develop your skills in-house.