Contracts Manager, Senior Manager in City of London

Senior Contract Manager Location: London Salary: £50,000 + Bonus Contract: Full-time, Permanent About Connect Management Connect Management is a social-first talent and influencer management agency representing some of the UK’s most exciting creators and working with leading brands across social media, entertainment and digital culture. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a commercially minded Senior Contract Manager to take ownership of our contracts function and help protect Connect, our talent and the partnerships we build. We’re looking for someone who understands the pace and complexity of social media, influencer marketing and talent management — and who can turn contractual complexity into practical, commercial solutions. As Senior Contract Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day contracts function at Connect, working closely with our Talent Management, Agency and Senior Leadership teams. You’ll be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements across the business, identifying commercial and regulatory risk, and ensuring our contracts protect both Connect and the talent we represent. Commercial Contracts & Negotiations Draft, review and negotiate influencer, talent, creator and brand partnership agreements. Advise on sponsorships, ambassador agreements, licensing arrangements and other commercial partnerships. Support the team with complex and high-value commercial negotiations. Talent & Creator Agreements Draft, review and maintain Connect’s talent management agreements. Support Talent Managers on contractual issues relating to creators and brand partnerships. Support talent onboarding, renewals and exits from a contractual perspective. Help manage and escalate contractual issues between talent, brands and the agency, working with external counsel where appropriate. Intellectual Property & Content Rights Review and negotiate content usage rights, including organic usage, paid media, boosting/whitelisting and extended usage. Advise on image rights, content ownership and creator IP within agreements. Ensure the commercial value of creators’ content and rights is appropriately protected through contracts. Act as Connect’s internal point of contact on the regulatory landscape affecting influencer marketing and social media, escalating significant matters to the Senior Leadership Team where appropriate. Support the business on ASA/CAP requirements, advertising disclosures and influencer marketing compliance, including advertising claims, competitions and giveaways. Monitor regulatory developments affecting influencer marketing and the creator economy and proactively flag changes that could impact Connect’s contracts, processes or commercial activity. Risk & Contract Strategy Identify contractual and commercial risks while helping the business find practical ways to move deals forward. Escalate significant legal risks appropriately without creating unnecessary barriers to commercial activity. Coordinate contractual disputes and potential claims, working with external counsel where appropriate. Maintain and continuously improve Connect’s contract templates, processes and internal guidance. Build scalable contract processes to support the continued growth of the business. Training & Business Partnership Be an approachable contracts partner to Talent Managers, Account Managers and the wider team. Help strengthen the wider team’s commercial understanding of contracts and risk. Support and contribute to the development of our junior Contract Manager and wider team. We’re looking for someone who combines strong contract expertise with a genuinely commercial mindset. Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation experience, ideally including talent, influencer, sponsorship, advertising and brand partnership agreements. Experience within influencer marketing, talent management, social media, digital marketing, advertising, media, entertainment or the creator economy . Strong knowledge of intellectual property, content licensing and usage rights. Experience with contract management tools or building scalable contract processes and systems is an advantage. An understanding of US influencer marketing rules, including FTC endorsement requirements, is an advantage given our work with international brands and talent. Awareness of the FCA financial promotions regime is a plus, particularly where talent promotes financial products. A legal, contract management or related qualification is desirable. The confidence to negotiate directly with brands, agencies, lawyers and other commercial partners. Excellent judgement and the ability to balance contractual risk with commercial opportunity. Discretion when handling confidential and commercially sensitive talent and business information. Are commercial first - you understand that good contractual guidance should help the business move forward. Can make complicated contractual and legal issues simple and actionable. Are confident in challenging something when necessary, but understand when a risk is commercially acceptable. Build relationships easily and enjoy working alongside non-legal teams. Want to build and own a contract function rather than simply inherit one. Are forward-thinking and excited about helping shape the future of the influencer marketing industry. You’ll be joining Connect at an exciting stage of growth, with the opportunity to take real ownership of our contracts function. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and teams across the business, supporting everything from creator representation and major brand partnerships to new commercial opportunities. We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of the business - not a contract function sitting on the outside of it. If you’re commercially minded, passionate about the creator economy and excited by the opportunity to build and shape a contract function within a growing business, we’d love to hear from you. You'll be working at our young, vibrant, and energetic office, where there's always a great atmosphere and a social vibe. Our office hours are 9:30 to 5:30, and we're in the office five days a week, so you'll quickly become an integral part of the team and dive right in from day one. Competitive salary based on your level experience and structured pay bands ~ Private health insurance to keep you feeling your best - because your wellbeing matters! ~ Office Gym Facilities to keep you fit ~ In-house high-performance coaching to help you level up ~ Mental health support because your well-being matters to us ~25 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus a well-deserved Christmas break) ~ Extra holiday day for every year you're with us ~ Chance to win a holiday every month – because who doesn’t love a getaway? ~ Summer & winter team socials for those unforgettable moments ~ Early finish & dress-down Fridays – just because it’s Friday! ~ Free office snacks and drinks to keep you fueled At Connect Management, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where our employees and talent can thrive authentically. We believe that diversity is not just a value but a driving force - fueling bold ideas, pushing creative boundaries, and setting new standards of excellence in the influencer marketing industry. We ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Our policies are designed to prevent discrimination, promote equal access to opportunities, and cultivate a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. We are committed to continuous improvement, whether through reviewing our policies, challenging biases, educating internally or externally, and advocating for change to build a more inclusive industry for all.