At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements while advising on strategy and risk management.
- Company: Fast-paced organisation with a high-performing commercial function.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Shape commercial strategy and work on impactful projects with senior stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Experience in B2B commercial contracts and some legal training required.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute professional to support a high-performing commercial function within a fast-paced organisation. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects, providing expert guidance on contracts, commercial strategy, and risk management.
Reporting to the Head of, you will be responsible for commercial activity in a newly formed area of the business.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, including goods and services contracts, partner agreements, and vendor terms.
- Provide insight on contract frameworks such as NEC4 and similar industry-standard agreements.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and supporting materials to ensure consistency and efficiency across the business.
- Advise internal stakeholders on commercial risks, opportunities, and strategy.
- Ensure contractual obligations, service levels, and performance commitments are realistic and deliverable.
- Identify commercial risks and provide pragmatic mitigation strategies.
- Support dispute resolution and manage contract-related queries with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial processes, systems, and tools.
- Lead or support cross-functional and commercial projects as required.
Experience in commercial contracts within a B2B environment.
- Working knowledge of NEC4 or equivalent contract frameworks.
- Some form of legal training - e.g. Law degree, LPC, GDL etc.
- Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and deliver commercially sound outcomes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage a large volume of work to tight deadlines.
- Experience developing templates, processes, and best practice frameworks.
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping commercial strategy and governance.
- Collaborative environment with exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Involvement in varied and impactful projects across the organisation.
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
- Hybrid working - 2 days a week in office.
- Salary £45,000-£55,000 dependent on experience.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Commercial Contracts Specialist employer: Hays Business Support
Join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation that values your expertise as a Commercial Contracts Specialist. With a collaborative work culture, you will have the opportunity to shape commercial strategy while engaging with senior stakeholders across diverse projects. Enjoy ongoing professional development, hybrid working arrangements, and a supportive environment that fosters growth and innovation.
