Senior Legal Operations & Contracts Framework Lead

GMCA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GMCA is seeking a senior Legal Operations and Contract Manager to oversee external legal providers, ensuring value, quality and performance across the organisation and to deliver improved commissioning outcomes.

You will lead the new Greater Manchester legal services framework, engage with local authorities and law firms, develop governance, assurance and performance reporting, and plan future demand with management information to support strategic decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale or high-value contracts in public sector or complex delivery environments.
• Strong knowledge of governance, procurement and assurance frameworks.
• Ability to analyse expenditure, invoices and performance and challenge accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external legal suppliers and monitor performance, cost and quality.
• Develop and manage frameworks, governance and reporting for external legal services.
• Use management information to forecast demand and inform strategic planning of legal support.
• Coordinate with GMCA colleagues, local authorities and law firms to ensure value for money.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Job description

GMCA is seeking a senior Legal Operations and Contract Manager to oversee external legal providers, ensuring value, quality and performance across the organisation and to deliver improved commissioning outcomes.

You will lead the new Greater Manchester legal services framework, engage with local authorities and law firms, develop governance, assurance and performance reporting, and plan future demand with management information to support strategic decision making.