Legal Contracts Manager

Morgan Philips Group SA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global talent solutions firm based in London is seeking a Legal Contracts Manager to join their legal team. You will be responsible for providing practical advice on contract terms, reviewing various agreements, and managing negotiations with customers and suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree and have excellent organisational and communication skills, with a commitment to teamwork. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing for both in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Legal training to demonstrate understanding of commercial contracts.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide concise advice on contract terms and legal issues.
• Review and amend various types of agreements.
• Negotiate with customers and suppliers to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Education

Law degree

LPC

GDL

Job description

LEGAL CONTRACTS MANAGER - TECHNOLOGY

LONDON

HYBRID WORKING (2 DAYS IN OFFICE, 3 DAYS FROM HOME)

PERMANENT ROLE

Role Overview

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing a globally operating, UK headquartered IT services and consulting firm with deep expertise in end-to-end technology solutions in their search for a Legal Contacts Manager. You will join our client’s legal team, collaborating with other team members to provide an effective, efficient and excellent service. The team has use of the latest technology, leading research and precedents & unlimited training.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide practical, commercial and concise advice, guidance and support on contract terms, legal issues and business risks.
• Review and amend terms in a variety of agreements including supplier and customer contracts, software licences, SaaS agreements, agency and service provision agreements, outsourcing agreements, strategic partnerships, and framework arrangements within the technology sector.
• Negotiate with customers and suppliers in line with business requirements and company policies to achieve business objectives and the required allocation of risk.
• Manage and maintain contracts registers and contract management systems.
• Work closely with various departments to on-board new suppliers and customers for the relevant sector of the business.

About You

• Legal training (eg, law degree, LPC, GDL) to demonstrate solid understanding and application of fundamental legal principles across commercial contracts.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet business deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to communicate appropriately with key stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• A committed and positive approach to their work and a team‑player, sharing knowledge and workload to achieve the best outcome for the business.
• Challenging methods and processes to seek improvements in performance.

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Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 20 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.