Commercial Contracts Manager (Qualified Lawyer) in London

About HireRight

HireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider. We bring clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored solutions, driving a higher standard of accuracy in everything we do. Combining in-house talent, personalized services, and proprietary technology, we ensure the best candidate experience possible. PBSA accredited and based in Nashville, TN, we offer expertise from our regional centers across 200 countries and territories in The Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Our commitment to get it right every time, everywhere, makes us the trusted partner of businesses and organizations worldwide.

Overview

The role will play a critical role in driving successful enterprise-level agreements by ensuring contracts are efficiently negotiated, meet compliance standards, and align with organizational objectives. This position is outcomes-focused, with measurable success tied to faster deal closures, risk mitigation, and maximizing value in high-stakes negotiations. This is a hybrid role (3 days onsite) located in our Canary Wharf office in London.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate Sales Cycles: Negotiate and finalize contracts with an emphasis on reducing turnaround times without compromising compliance or quality. Achieve a measurable reduction in contract negotiation timelines by streamlining processes and preempting common bottlenecks.
• Mitigate Risks and Ensure Compliance: Ensure contracts are compliant with company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, US FCRA, California CPA, export controls). Successfully identify and resolve potential risks in agreements, minimizing non-standard exceptions.
• Increase Contractual Efficiency: Collaborate with sales, legal, and operations teams to create standard contract templates and playbooks that expedite negotiations. Implement and optimize contract management systems to achieve a measurable increase in team efficiency (e.g., reducing document processing times by 20%).
• Maximise Deal Value: Negotiate favorable terms in high-value enterprise agreements, resulting in an increased contract value, improved risk profile, or improved terms for renewal and upselling opportunities. Successfully close a target percentage of deals with value-added clauses that enhance customer retention and revenue potential.
• Foster Strong Stakeholder Relationships: Build trusted partnerships with sales teams, customers, and internal stakeholders, leading to a measurable improvement in internal satisfaction scores and customer feedback on the negotiation process. Act as a point of contact for resolving contractual issues, achieving a high resolution rate within set timelines.
• Drive Process Improvements: Implement data-driven strategies to enhance negotiation processes, reducing friction and improving customer satisfaction by a defined metric (e.g., Net Promoter Score or similar). Conduct post-deal reviews to identify lessons learned and continuously improve the contract negotiation approach.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Law or another subject & SQE. Must hold current Practicing Certificate.
• Experience: 2-4 years post-qualifying experience as a lawyer or experience resulting in comparable skills as a non-lawyer. 1+ years in contract negotiation. Demonstrated ability to manage and negotiate multi-million-dollar contracts.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in contract management systems and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Icertis, or similar). Strong understanding of commercial law and industry-specific regulatory standards. Strong contract-drafting skills, with Drafting Clearer Contracts Masterclass by Ken Adams preferred.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders. Analytical and detail-oriented, with a track record of making sound decisions in high-pressure environments.

What do we offer

This position includes a competitive salary, annual performance incentive bonus and benefits package. As part of our commitment to our employees’ well-being and satisfaction, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Below, you’ll find an overview of the mandatory and supplemental benefits available to our team members.

• Yearly salary review scheme based on company and personal performance
• 25 days holiday
• A competitive pension scheme to secure your financial future
• Private Medical Insurance - with funded coverage, you can access high-quality healthcare without worrying about out-of-pocket expenses
• Funded Income protection ensures financial security if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury, your income is safeguarded even during challenging times.
• Group Life Assurance funded by HireRight provides a lump-sum payment to your beneficiaries in the event of your passing. It’s an essential safety net for your loved ones.
• Voluntary benefits package allows you to tailor your perks (e.g. discounted retail vouchers, great value Dental Insurance, Critical Illness insurance for Employee and Spouse)

Please submit resume/CV in English. All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search. HireRight does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of HireRight and HireRight will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.