Legal Contracts Manager

Morgan Philips Group SA; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in London is seeking a Legal Contracts Manager to join their legal team. The role involves providing contract guidance, reviewing agreements, and negotiating terms with customers and suppliers. Successful candidates will possess a law degree and have excellent communication skills. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, balancing office attendance and remote work.

Qualifications

• Legal training demonstrating understanding of commercial contracts.
• Ability to meet business deadlines.
• Positive approach to work and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on contract terms and legal issues.
• Review and amend various agreements.
• Negotiate with customers and suppliers.
• Manage contracts registers and systems.
• On-board new suppliers and customers.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent written communication

Oral communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Law degree or related legal qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

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.