Senior Legal Associate (Contract Management)

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Legal Associate specializing in contract management. This role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts while collaborating with in-house legal teams on international deals. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, at least four years of relevant experience, and a strong attention to detail. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and flexible working arrangements. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving legal services through AI and collaboration.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension Contributions

38 Days Holidays

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Enhanced Paternity Leave

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Manage caseloads and work with in-house legal teams.

Skills

Drafting Commercial Contracts

Negotiating Contracts

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Client-facing Experience

Commercial Awareness

Education

Law Degree

Legal Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Posted:

02.05.2025

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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 searching for a Contracts Specialist to join their team as a Senior Legal Associate (Contract Management) in Belfast. Our client is the market leader in Integrated Law, combining traditional law expertise, the efficiency of New Law, and the close integration of in-house legal teams 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 combines specialist expertise, AI-powered solutions, and business process knowledge to improve performance, outcomes, and the contracting experience. Their clients include Fortune 500 companies, global banks, major pharmaceutical companies, and large technology firms, with a team of over 300 lawyers, legal specialists, technologists, and consultants across Europe and North America.

Your New Role: As the Senior Legal Associate (Contract Management), you will support clients' businesses by drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts, providing general support to the contracts management and in-house legal teams. If you are a team player, able to collaborate and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, and bring a result-driven, energetic, confident, curious, and fun personality, this role is for you.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating various Commercial Contracts.
• Working closely with clients' in-house legal teams on international deals, bids, procurement, marketing, professional services, media, technology, or consumer matters.
• Managing caseloads actively.
• Adhering to delivery processes and commitments.
• Updating data in company and client systems.
• Developing contract templates, playbooks, and tools for team use.
• Contributing to service improvement and value addition.

What You Need To Succeed: Essential criteria include:

• A law degree and/or legal qualification.
• Legal eligibility to work in the country.
• Minimum 4 years of 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.
• Alignment with Factor's core values: Authenticity, Accountability, Adaptability, and Stewardship.

Desirable criteria include experience in telecommunications, financial services, or professional services sectors, particularly in contracting functions, and experience working in-house.

Benefits include a competitive salary, private health and dental insurance, pension contributions, 38 days holidays, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, career development opportunities, an inclusive environment, and flexible working arrangements.

Additional information: As part of an ISO-compliant center, the candidate must follow policies on Information Security Management System and maintain security levels for company and client assets.

To apply, submit your CV confidentially or contact us for a preliminary discussion.