In-House Contracts Manager – Engineering & Manufacturing

G2 Legal Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Alternate Friday off

Flexitime

Work-from-home day

25 days annual leave

Health insurance

Salary-sacrifice pension

Relocation package

On-site parking

No billing targets

Collaborative environment

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is seeking an in-house contracts manager for an international engineering and manufacturing business in Newton Abbot, Devon. You will review, draft, negotiate and amend high-value commercial contracts to protect the company's interests.

The role requires independent judgement, the ability to translate complex contractual issues for non-legal colleagues, and occasional international travel. A strong in-house or private practice background is essential.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of commercial contracts experience.
• In-house or private practice law firm experience.
• Exercise independent judgement and know when specialist advice is needed.
• Strong contract review, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to translate complex contractual issues for non-legal colleagues.
• Engineering or manufacturing experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Occasional international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate & amend commercial contracts.
• Handle high-value sales agreements, NDAs, purchasing and service contracts, software-related agreements.
• Identify liabilities and explain contractual risks in clear language.
• Maintain an accurate record of contracts.
• Instruct external advisers and translate their advice for non-legal colleagues.
• Distinguish contractual risk from commercial decisions for stakeholders.
• Support project managers with post-contract issues and disputes.
• Attend occasional international meetings where needed.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Contract review

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Translate complex issues

Independent judgement

In-house experience

Travel flexibility

Job description

G2 Legal Limited is seeking an in-house contracts manager for an international engineering and manufacturing business in Newton Abbot, Devon. You will review, draft, negotiate and amend high-value commercial contracts to protect the company's interests.

The role requires independent judgement, the ability to translate complex contractual issues for non-legal colleagues, and occasional international travel. A strong in-house or private practice background is essential.