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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Contracts Manager to join our Legal & Commercial team on a 9-month fixed-term basis. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will support the effective management of commercial contracts across the UK business. This role is ideal for a commercially minded contracts professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative consultancy environment. You will play a key role in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of agreements, ensuring they are commercially robust and aligned with BIP’s policies and risk framework.
Job Responsibility:
Draft, review, and support the negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts, including client agreements, supplier contracts, NDAs, and partnership agreements
Provide clear, practical, and commercially focused advice to internal stakeholders on contractual terms, risks, and obligations
Support the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including template management, approvals, and record-keeping
Identify and assess contractual risks, escalating where appropriate and supporting mitigation strategies
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Consulting, Finance, HR, Procurement) to ensure contracts align with business objectives and internal policies
Support the resolution of contractual queries and low-level disputes, working with senior stakeholders as required
Ensure all contracts comply with internal governance requirements and relevant legal and regulatory standards
Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract processes, templates, and best practices
Requirements:
Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally in-house or within a professional services environment
Strong understanding of commercial risk and contract management principles
Experience working across a variety of contract types, including client and supplier agreements
Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into clear, practical guidance
Proactive, organised, and solutions-oriented approach
Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively within a team
Nice to have:
Familiarity with public procurement contracts or regulations
What we offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to develop your career within a growing and forward-thinking organisation