Senior Legal Associate (Contract Management)

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the Alternative Legal Service Provider market is seeking a Senior Legal Associate specializing in contract management. This exciting role involves drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts while collaborating with clients' in-house legal teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement. With competitive salary and benefits, including private health insurance and generous holiday allowances, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. Join a team that values authenticity, accountability, and adaptability!

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension

38 Days Holiday

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Enhanced Paternity Leave

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with clients’ legal teams on international deals.

Skills

Commercial Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Commercial Awareness

Education

Legal Degree

Qualified Lawyer

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Coventry, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your New Company

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

Your New Role

As the Senior Legal Associate (Contract Management), you will support clients by drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts, providing general support to the contracts management and in-house legal teams. The role requires a team player with strong communication skills, a result-driven attitude, high energy, confidence, curiosity, and a positive, fun personality.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating various Commercial Contracts.
• Collaborating with clients’ in-house legal teams on international deals, bids, procurement, marketing, professional services, media, technology, or consumer matters.
• Managing active caseloads and ensuring compliance with delivery commitments.
• Maintaining and updating data on company and client systems.
• Developing contract templates, playbooks, and tools for the team.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of services and adding value.

What You Need To Succeed

• Legal Degree and/or qualified lawyer.
• 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.
• Experience working directly with clients.
• Good commercial awareness and knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word.
• Alignment with company values: Authenticity, Accountability, Adaptability, Stewardship.

Desirable

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

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary and benefits including private health and dental insurance, pension, 38 days holiday, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and career development opportunities.

Additional Information

As a member of an ISO-compliant center, adherence to information security policies is required. Access to company and client assets must be maintained securely.

Applying for Your New Role

If interested, please submit your CV confidentially. For a preliminary chat, contact us via provided details.