Senior Legal Associate (Contract Management)

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm in the legal services sector as a Senior Legal Associate specializing in contract management. This role offers the opportunity to draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts while collaborating with in-house legal teams and clients on international deals. You will be part of a dynamic team that leverages AI-powered solutions to enhance legal outcomes for Fortune 500 companies. With a focus on career development and a flexible hybrid working model, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking legal environment.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension Contributions

Parental Leave Enhancements

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Model

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Manage caseloads and ensure compliance with delivery commitments.

Skills

Commercial Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Client-Facing Experience

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Exeter, 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 as a Senior Legal Associate (Contract Management) in Exeter. Our client is a market leader in Integrated Law, combining traditional law expertise, innovative New Law approaches, and in-house legal integration to deliver complex legal work at scale. They collaborate with corporate legal departments to address increasing transactional legal demands. Their approach combines specialist expertise, AI-powered solutions, and business process knowledge to improve performance and legal outcomes. Their clients include Fortune 500 companies across various sectors, with a team of over 300 professionals across Europe and North America.

Your 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 contracts management and in-house legal teams. You should be a team player, capable of collaborating with technical and non-technical audiences, and possess a result-driven, energetic, confident, and curious mindset.

Responsibilities:

• 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 and ensuring compliance with delivery commitments.
• Inputting and managing data on company and client systems.
• Developing contract templates, playbooks, and other tools.
• Contributing to service improvement and value addition.

Requirements:

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

Desirable:

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

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits including private health and dental insurance.
• Pension contributions, holidays, parental leave enhancements.
• Opportunities for career development in an international company.
• Flexible hybrid working model.

Additional Info:

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

Application Process:

If interested, please submit your CV confidentially or contact us for a preliminary discussion.