Senior Contracts & Commercial Lead

Thales; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Car cash allowance

28 days annual leave (plus bank)

Private healthcare

Job summary

Thales in Reading, United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join the Legal & Contracts team, leading the contractual and commercial aspects of complex bids, negotiations and contract delivery across defence and technology programmes.

You will build strong relationships with customers, partners and internal stakeholders, manage risks, provide guidance on governance and compliance, and mentor colleagues as part of a global operation offering diverse career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing and negotiating complex commercial contracts within a regulated or technically complex industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contractual and commercial aspects of complex bids, proposals and contract negotiations, ensuring commercially robust outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, subcontractors and internal stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial and contractual risks, developing effective mitigation strategies to support successful programme delivery.
• Provide commercial guidance to bid and project teams, including contract interpretation, governance and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support and influence strategic business decisions while mentoring colleagues and contributing to the continuous development of the Legal & Contracts function.

Job description

Thales in Reading, United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join the Legal & Contracts team, leading the contractual and commercial aspects of complex bids, negotiations and contract delivery across defence and technology programmes.

You will build strong relationships with customers, partners and internal stakeholders, manage risks, provide guidance on governance and compliance, and mentor colleagues as part of a global operation offering diverse career opportunities.