Lawyer (1-3PQE) / Contract Manager

Vix Technology; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transportation technology firm is seeking a Lawyer/Contract Manager in Manchester. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, providing legal advice, and managing compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with 1-3 years of experience and strong communication skills. This role requires full-time on-site attendance and offers a variety of benefits, including private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Focus on learning and development

Private healthcare

Income protection scheme

Pension

Group life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car benefit scheme

Employee assistance programme

Eyecare vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with government contracts and contract management.
• Experience in contract law and drafting/negotiating contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial law and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts and agreements.
• Providing legal advice and support to internal teams.
• Conducting legal research and staying updated with changes in laws.

Skills

Autonomous self-starter

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively across teams

Education

Qualified lawyer with 1-3 years post-qualification experience (PQE)

Job description

As a Lawyer/Contract Manager, you will be responsible for handling a variety of legal matters, drafting, and negotiating contracts, and ensuring that our company complies with applicable laws and regulations. You will work closely with various stakeholders to support business objectives while managing legal risks. Please note - this position requires full time on-site attendance at our Manchester offices, Monday to Friday. To have your application considered, you will need to hold UK citizenship or ILR status. Vix is unable to consider applicants with other residency status at this time.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts and agreements including supplier contracts, service agreements, and licenses.
• Providing legal advice and support to internal teams on a wide range of legal issues.
• Conducting legal research and staying up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations.
• Assisting in the resolution of disputes and claims, as well as managing litigation processes when necessary.
• Supporting compliance initiatives and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 1-3 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Autonomous self‑starter.
• Experience with government contracts, contract management.
• Experience in contract law and drafting/negotiating contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial law and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.

Desirable

• Experience in the technology or public transportation sectors.
• Knowledge of procurement law and regulations.
• Familiarity with international business laws.
• Experience managing legal risks in a corporate environment.

Vix Technology is on the forefront of shaping the future of public transportation with innovative technology solutions. With more than 35 years of experience, we specialise in automatic fare collection, transit analytics, and information systems. We are looking for a talented Lawyer (1-3 PQE) / Contract Manager to join our expanding team in Manchester.

At Vix, diversity is at our core; we believe that individual perspectives drive collective success. We encourage professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply and join our mission in revolutionising public transit. Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.

Benefits

• Focus on learning and development
• A great team of like-minded professionals
• Private healthcare
• Income protection scheme
• Pension
• Group life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car benefit scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Eyecare vouchers