Legal Services Manager (part time)

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic global organization in the education sector seeks a Legal Services Manager to oversee commercial contracts. This unique role offers responsibility for the entire contracting process, providing legal support to internal teams and engaging with partners while enhancing your legal expertise in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Reimbursement for travel costs

Qualifications

• Proven experience with commercial contracts.
• Skilled in identifying potential risks.
• Ability to monitor and manage contract timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contracting process.
• Provide in-house legal guidance.
• Monitor contract lifecycles and renewals.

Skills

Contract management

Risk assessment

Legal analysis

Project management

Negotiation

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems

Job description

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Client:

FJWilson Talent Services

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a legal specialist with experience in managing commercial contracts?

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role as the sole legal professional in house?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our client as a Legal Services Manager where you will be at the heart of our client’s operations, taking full ownership of the contracting process and having the opportunity to support the CEO with high-stakes contract negotiations.

Key facts

★ 20-25 hours per week (can be split over 5 days or 3 specific days)

★ Salary range of £50,000- £55,000 FTE p.a. (pro-rated for the part time hours)

★ Home based, with occasional travel to their Manchester/London office and external meetings, as required (all travel costs will be reimbursed)

The role

In this role, you will manage the end-to-end contracting process with new study centres, universities and suppliers, with a split of around 50:50 UK:international contracts.

As the only legal professional in-house, you will provide support to internal colleagues, triage matters, and either handle them yourself or outsource for relevant legal expertise. Engaging with universities and study centres to foster partnerships will also be a key part of your role. Occasionally, you will attend ad-hoc in-person meetings, primarily international and for new business.

Additionally, you will receive mentoring on broader commercial aspects to enhance your skills, and will have the opportunity to participate in contract negotiations, alongside the CEO.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Provide in-house legal guidance related to the design, processing, and administration of commercial contracts within a growth-oriented business environment.
• Monitor contract lifecycles, including highlighting upcoming expiries.
• Support the Business Development team by reviewing contracts and drafting updates for business partners.
• Identify commercial risks during contract negotiations and advise or escalate issues as appropriate.
• Assist with contract exit arrangements and provide legal input on commercial dispute resolution.
• Take ownership of day-to-day administration of the partner contract portfolio.
• Drive continuous improvement in contract management processes.

The ideal candidate

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Proven experience supporting the review of commercial contracts and providing legal input.
• Skilled in identifying potential risks and assessing their impact on the business.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor contract timelines and proactively manage renewals.
• Proficient in reviewing and proofreading extensive and complex documents for accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
• Prior experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, ideally in an administrative capacity with integration knowledge.
• Strong comprehension skills with the ability to analyse and interpret legal contracts in a B2B context.
• Confident in translating legal terminology into clear, accessible language for non-legal stakeholders.
• Solid project management capabilities, overseeing contract processes from initiation through to completion.
• Ideally, experience of negotiating contract terms with suppliers and customers

Personal Qualities:

• Self-starter, independent, creative thinker, and common sense oriented, with the ability to exercise good judgment
• Effective, organised with the ability to manage multiple demands
• Positive, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to work
• Ability to work to tight timescales with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work well in a team
• Commitment towards developing an open, honest, and respectful culture.

Our client

A global organisation in the education sector.

Interested?

For a confidential conversation with FJWilson Talent before applying, please contact us on 0203 195 3600, or email us at [emailprotected]

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The services advertised by FJWilson Talent Services are those of a recruitment business.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community. Furthermore, qualifications and/or experience identified are indicative. We will consider applications from candidates who have comparable qualifications and/or experience for role advertised.