At a Glance
- Tasks: Support legal counsel by reviewing, drafting, and managing commercial agreements.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career advancement in a supportive and innovative workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on contract efficiency and governance while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal roles, strong drafting skills, and a proactive approach.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As Paralegal / Contracts Manager, you will support the Legal Counsel and wider business in the review, drafting, negotiation, administration and management of a broad range of commercial agreements. You will play a central role in enabling efficient and compliant contracting across both public and private sector customers, while supporting broader legal and commercial activities.
You will work collaboratively with stakeholders across sales, procurement, operations, finance, bids/tenders and senior leadership, helping balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environment.
How you’ll fit in to the big picture:
You will be a key member of the in-house legal function, acting as a first point of contact for contracting matters and helping to ensure the business operates efficiently, safely and in line with its risk appetite. Your role will be instrumental in improving contract turnaround times, reducing legal bottlenecks and strengthening contract governance and consistency across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing:
- Commercial Contracting
- Review, draft, amend and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
- Customer and supplier terms
- Framework and call‑off agreements
- NDAs and data processing agreements
- Statements of work
- Consultancy, services, software and licensing agreements
- Variations, renewals and termination documents
- Support negotiations across public and private sector customers and suppliers
- Identify legal and commercial risks and escalate where appropriate
- Ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk appetite
- Contract Management & Governance
- Maintain and improve templates, clause libraries and playbooks
- Support development of a central contract repository
- Track obligations, renewal dates, and key contract terms
- Assist with contract lifecycle management (signing, filing, version control)
- Drive consistency and efficiency in contracting processes
- Public Sector Support
- Assist with public sector frameworks, call‑offs and tender documentation
- Support bid/tender teams by reviewing contractual risk
- Ensure contractual positions are operationally and commercially workable
- Stakeholder Support
- Act as first point of contact for internal contracting queries
- Provide clear, practical legal guidance to non‑legal teams
- Build strong cross‑functional relationships
- Deliver training on contracting processes and legal basics
- Ad Hoc Legal / Commercial Support
- Support Legal Counsel with general legal and governance matters
- Assist with document coordination and administrative tasks
- Help manage external legal providers
- Contribute to process improvements and legal operations initiatives
What experience we think you’ll need:
- Experience in an in‑house legal, paralegal, or contracts management role
- Strong experience with commercial contract drafting and negotiation
- Solid understanding of contract law and commercial risk
- Excellent drafting, redlining, and document review skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Organised, detail‑focused, and pragmatic approach
- Experience in technology, IT services, or managed services sector
- Exposure to public sector procurement and frameworks
- Knowledge of data protection, IP, licensing, and service levels
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools
- Understanding of risk allocation (liability, indemnities, warranties, etc.)
Personal Attributes:
- Commercially astute and pragmatic
- Proactive and self‑sufficient
- Collaborative and relationship‑focused
- High integrity and sound judgement
- Able to balance legal risk with business needs
Success Measures:
- Improved turnaround times for contract reviews
- Reduced legal bottlenecks in deal cycles
- Effective identification and escalation of risk
- Accurate contract tracking and compliance
- Standardised and streamlined contract processes
- Strong stakeholder trust and engagement
Paralegal employer: boxxe
As a Paralegal / Contracts Manager at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the efficiency of our legal operations. Located in a vibrant area, our organisation not only values your expertise but also fosters a sense of community and teamwork, making it an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
