Senior Legal Associate (Contract Management)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the legal sector is seeking a Senior Legal Associate to enhance their contract management team. This role involves drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, collaborating with in-house legal teams, and contributing to continuous service improvement. With a focus on AI-integrated solutions, this position offers the chance to work with top-tier clients, including Fortune 500 companies. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. Join a dynamic team that values authenticity and adaptability, and enjoy a hybrid working model with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Dental insurance

Pension contributions

38 days holiday

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Legally eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating various Commercial Contracts.
• Collaborating with clients' in-house legal teams on international deals.
• Managing active caseloads and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client-facing experience

Commercial awareness

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Senior Legal Associate (Contract Management), hemel hempstead

Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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 Hemel Hempstead. 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 the increasing demands of transactional legal work, utilizing specialist expertise, AI-powered solutions, and business process knowledge to improve performance and legal outcomes.

Their clients include Fortune 500 companies, global banks, pharmaceutical firms, and large technology corporations. The team comprises over 300 lawyers, legal specialists, technologists, and process consultants across Europe and North America.

Your 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. You should be a team player, able to collaborate and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, and possess a result-driven, confident, and energetic approach.

Responsibilities:

1. Drafting and negotiating various Commercial Contracts.
2. Collaborating with clients' in-house legal teams on international deals, bids, procurement, marketing, professional services, media, technology, or consumer matters.
3. Managing active caseloads and ensuring compliance with delivery commitments.
4. Updating and managing data on company and client systems.
5. Developing contract templates, playbooks, and tools for team use.
6. Contributing to continuous service improvement and value addition.

Requirements:

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

Desirable:

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

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits, including private health and dental insurance.
• Pension contributions, 38 days holiday, enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Opportunities for career development within an international, innovative company.
• Hybrid working model and flexible hours for work-life balance.