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UK Commercial Lead

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Business Integration Partners

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United Kingdom , London

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Salary:

90000.00 - 100000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

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

Requirements:

  • IACCM Advanced Practitioner qualification (or equivalent experience)
  • Extensive experience in commercial contracts, corporate and employment-related matters within a complex organisation
  • Strong track record of negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts, including client, supplier and partnership agreements
  • Demonstrable experience leading and developing a small commercial or contracts team
  • Proven ability to identify, manage and mitigate commercial risk
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence senior leadership
  • Practical, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to provide clear, actionable commercial advice
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with competing priorities

Nice to have:

  • Experience of public procurement contracting and relevant regulatory frameworks
  • Background in professional services, consulting or similarly complex commercial environments
What we offer:
  • A senior, high-impact role within a growing and ambitious consultancy
  • Opportunity to shape and lead the commercial agenda across the UK business
  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
  • A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where you can create lasting value and help shape the future of the firm

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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