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We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Head of Commercial to lead our in-house commercial contracts function across the UK business. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, sound commercial judgement, and the confidence to operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in a fast-growing, dynamic consulting environment. The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end management of complex commercial contracts, partnerships and procurement activity, while building a high-performing commercial team and embedding robust risk management and governance across the business.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the drafting, negotiation and review of high-value and complex commercial contracts with clients, suppliers and strategic partners
Ensure contracts are commercially robust, proportionate to risk, and aligned with BIP’s strategic and financial objectives
Drive consistency, quality and efficiency in contracting processes across the UK business
Negotiate and manage collaboration and partnership agreements with third parties, alliances and strategic partners
Ensure agreements support long-term value creation, innovation and mutually beneficial relationships
Oversee disputes arising from commercial contracts, advising on resolution strategies including negotiation, mediation and litigation where required
Provide clear, pragmatic advice to the business on contentious commercial issues
Proactively identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks across the UK business
Advise senior stakeholders on the commercial implications of business decisions, growth initiatives and new offerings
Lead, manage and develop the Commercial contracts team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative and commercially focused culture
Coach and mentor team members, building capability and confidence in handling complex commercial matters
Work closely with Legal, Finance, HR, consulting teams and Group stakeholders to embed commercial considerations into day-to-day operations and long-term strategy
Act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders across the firm
Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements relating to commercial contracts
Support the continuous improvement of policies, frameworks and controls