Overview
Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you will support commercial contracting, supplier agreements and procurement-related legal matters at Cambridge Aerospace. Working closely with Procurement, Commercial, Finance and Engineering, you will help manage contractual risk, negotiate agreements and strengthen legal processes. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong contracting experience, commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach. Initially offered as a six‑month fixed‑term contract on a day‑rate basis, with potential to become permanent, the role is open to experienced paralegals and contracting professionals looking to move into legal. Attendance at our London office is required three to four days per week.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, procurement terms, subcontracts, NDAs and services agreements
- Identify contractual risks, recommend amendments and escalade complex matters to the Senior Legal Counsel
- Work with Procurement, Commercial, Finance and Engineering to ensure contracts meet business needs and manage commercial risk
- Support the contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, supplier disputes, compliance and flow‑down obligations
- Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, guidance and governance processes to strengthen legal delivery
- Manage legal requests, contract records and trackers, conduct research and improve Legal Team workflows
Requirements
- Hands‑on experience in a paralegal, commercial contracting or related role, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements
- Strong supplier contracting experience across procurement, supply, technology or services agreements, including negotiating terms and managing risk
- Sound understanding of contractual risk allocation, liability, indemnities, warranties, intellectual property, confidentiality, termination and payment terms
- Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to identify issues and provide clear, commercially practical recommendations
- Commercial awareness and experience working with Procurement, Commercial, Supply Chain or other business functions
- Highly organised, proactive and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities, take ownership and escalation matters appropriately
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Defence, aerospace or public‑sector contracting experience, including MOD agreements, DEFCONs, DEFFORMs and flow‑down requirements
- Experience in engineering, manufacturing or technology environments, including procurement, subcontract management and supplier governance
- Exposure to international contracting, export controls, sanctions and regulatory compliance
- Experience with intellectual property provisions, supplier disputes, contractual claims or commercial disagreements
- Experience improving legal processes, templates or contract management systems, with relevant legal, paralegal or procurement qualifications advantageous
- Experience in fast paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and stock options
- Private Medical & Dental
- Cycle to work scheme
- Lunchtime catering on site
About Us
The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air – low-cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence.
We’re building low‑cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems to detect and target them – at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands, and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery.
We have immense backing from the world’s best venture funds. We’re one of the fastest growing defence technology companies in history. And we’re hiring the best engineers to prosecute the mission.
If you are in the top 1%, willing to work harder than you ever have, build technology better than anyone else, and contribute to the defining challenge of our time, now is the time to join us.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
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Paralegal (Commercial) employer: Cambridge Aerospace
Cambridge Aerospace is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the aerospace and defence sectors. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth through training and mentorship, ensuring that our team members can advance their careers while contributing to cutting-edge projects. Located in the vibrant city of Cambridge, employees enjoy a rich cultural scene and access to a network of industry leaders, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
