Senior Manager - Corporate Governance & Contracts

ESG REC Limited; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager for Contracts and Corporate Governance. This role involves managing contract matters, collaborating with the General Counsel, and overseeing governance practices. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in legal and contract administration, with opportunities for future leadership.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in legal, contract administration, or corporate governance.
• Experience with energy transactional documents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the General Counsel on contract and corporate governance matters.
• Review and analyze various commercial agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance best practices.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applied science, business administration, pre-law, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract Management Systems

Job description

Senior Manager - Corporate Governance & Contracts

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Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager, Contracts and Corporate Governance to manage contract and governance matters. This role works closely with the General Counsel and provides an opportunity for future leadership, potentially overseeing one direct report as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the General Counsel on contract and corporate governance matters.
• Review, analyze, and provide feedback on various commercial agreements (e.g., master services agreements, consulting agreements, NDAs, vendor contracts).
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in contracts and ensure internal approvals are obtained before finalizing agreements.
• Oversee the Delegation of Approval Authorities (DOAA) and manage document signatures via e-signature platforms (DocuSign).
• Work with internal departments (e.g., Business Development, IT, Finance) and external parties during contract negotiations.
• Develop and manage the legal contract database using contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., IntelAgree).
• Track key contract dates and manage the insurance program.
• Support corporate record-keeping, regulatory filings, and legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, discovery).
• Advise on corporate governance best practices and implement process improvements.
• Potential for future leadership, including managing a remote team.
  
  

Desired Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in applied science, business administration, pre-law, or related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in legal, contract administration, or corporate governance.
• Experience with energy transactional documents is a plus.
  
  

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management systems (preferably IntelAgree).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

Desired Soft Skills:

• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work through ambiguity.
• High personal ethics, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Creative problem solver with a resilient mindset and a proactive approach.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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