Senior Legal Associate (Contract Management)

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Legal Associate specializing in Contract Management to join their dynamic team in Belfast. This role involves drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts while collaborating with clients' legal departments on international matters. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree, at least four years of experience in contract management, and excellent communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development within a forward-thinking environment. If you're passionate about legal services and eager to contribute to a market leader, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Generous Holiday Allowance

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Enhanced Paternity Leave

Flexible Working Arrangements

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Law degree and/or legal qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various Commercial Contracts.
• Work closely with clients' legal departments on international deals.

Skills

Commercial Contracts Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Client-facing Experience

Microsoft Office (Word)

Education

Law Degree

Legal Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Belfast, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Your New Company

We are working with a pioneer in the Alternative Legal Service Provider (ALSP) market, leading in legal services through AI-integrated contracting. They are seeking a contracts specialist for the role of Senior Legal Associate (Contract Management) in Belfast. Our client is a market leader in Integrated Law, combining Traditional Law, New Law, and in-house legal expertise to deliver complex legal work at scale. They collaborate with corporate legal departments to address increasing transactional legal demands. Their approach integrates specialist expertise, AI-powered solutions, and business process knowledge to improve legal and business outcomes. Their clients include Fortune 500 companies across various sectors. The team comprises over 300 professionals across Europe and North America.

Your New Role

As a Senior Legal Associate (Contract Management), you will support clients by drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts, providing general support to the client's contracts management and in-house legal teams. The role requires a collaborative, communicative, result-driven, energetic, confident, curious, and engaging personality.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various Commercial Contracts.
• Work closely with clients' legal departments on international deals, bids, procurement, marketing, professional services, media, technology, or consumer matters.
• Contribute to service delivery and compliance.
• Manage caseloads actively.
• Follow company and client system processes and update data accordingly.
• Assist in developing contract templates, playbooks, and tools.
• Participate in continuous service improvement.

What You Need To Succeed

• Law Degree and/or legal qualification.
• Legally eligible to work in the UK.
• At least 4 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably within a law firm, ALSP, or in-house legal team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Client-facing experience.
• Good commercial awareness and knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word.
• Alignment with company core values: Authenticity, Accountability, Adaptability, Stewardship.

Desirable

• Experience in telecommunications, financial services, or professional services contracting.
• In-house experience.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary and benefits including private health and dental insurance, pension, and generous holiday allowance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Opportunities for career development within an international, innovative company.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Additional Information

As part of an ISO-compliant center, adherence to information security policies is required. Candidates will access company and client assets and must maintain security standards.

Applying For Your New Role

If interested, please submit your CV confidentially. For a confidential chat before applying, contact us via the provided details.