Legal & Compliance Officer – FTC

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Legal and Compliance Officer for a 6-month FTC in Luton. The role involves providing legal guidance, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with national laws. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in commercial legal departments, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Experience in the space or defence industries is a plus. This position requires UK nationals or previously cleared personnel due to potential security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial legal and contracts departments reviewing/drafting various contracts.
• Strong relationship builder and communicator.
• Ability to work independently and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and manage contracts.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks.
• Ensure adherence to legal requirements.

Skills

Commercial legal expertise

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Job description

Legal and Compliance Officer - FTC

Based in Luton, as the Legal & Contracts (L&C) Officer on a 6‑month FTC, you will work closely with the Head of L&C or another designated person to help our client navigate and manage commercial risks through their contracts, mainly in the defence and space sectors.

You will provide clear and timely legal guidance and advice to their sales, projects and functional managers as well as handle agreements with their service suppliers. You will also ensure our client remains compliant with national laws and company/Group policies, monitoring for any changes so our client can update their policies and procedures as needed. This role reports directly to the Head of L&C and you would be joining a small, friendly, and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal and Contractual Expertise: Provide legal advice and manage contracts.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate contractual risks.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal requirements and directives.
• Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes.
• Partnerships: Structure and manage collaborations.
• Proposal Development: Handle terms for new business proposals.
• Records Management: Maintain contract records.
• Collaboration: Work with Telespazio colleagues for consistency.
• Meeting Participation: Attend key business meetings.
• Relationship Management: Maintain client and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in commercial legal and contracts departments reviewing / drafting of prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, framework agreements. Experience in downstream and upstream flow down of contractual terms in medium or/and large projects.
• Leadership: Strong relationship builder and communicator with team leadership experience.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and manage change effectively.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Integrity: Proven integrity and ability to handle pressure.
• Trust: Ability to earn respect and trust from staff and external stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience in space and/or defence industries, IPR, software licensing T&Cs

Please note that SC may be required and therefore only UK nationals/previously cleared personnel should apply.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.