At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier contracts and negotiate agreements in a tech-driven law firm.
- Company: Leading international law firm with a focus on risk management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exposure to global operations.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career growth and influence.
- Why this job: Shape contract governance and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Law degree and strong experience in contract management and procurement.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A leading international law firm is seeking a Contracts Manager to join its Risk Management function in London. This is a high-impact role supporting the General Counsel team, with a focus on managing supplier contracts across a global, technology-driven environment. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in shaping contract governance and procurement processes.
The Role:
- You will take ownership of the end-to-end lifecycle of supplier contracts across the UK business, with particular focus on technology, SaaS, and outsourcing arrangements.
- Acting as a trusted adviser, you’ll partner with legal, procurement, information security, and business teams to negotiate robust agreements aligned to the firm’s risk appetite.
- This role offers broad exposure across a global matrix organisation, combining hands-on negotiation work with systems oversight and process improvement responsibilities.
- Success will be measured by your ability to balance risk, commerciality, and operational efficiency, while building strong internal relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and negotiate a wide range of supplier agreements, including SaaS, IT, and outsourcing contracts.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to define requirements and manage contract timelines.
- Collaborate with Information Security and Data Privacy teams on contractual protections.
- Advise on contractual risk, terms, and best practice across procurement processes.
- Support and enhance the contract management system and procurement workflows.
- Coordinate global contract frameworks across jurisdictions.
- Deliver training and promote effective use of procurement systems.
About You:
- Law degree (UK or commonwealth equivalent).
- Strong experience in contract management and commercial procurement, ideally in a global organisation.
- Proven track record negotiating technology and vendor agreements.
- Sound understanding of regulatory frameworks (including GDPR and data protection).
- Experience working with contract management systems and procurement tools.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.
- Commercially minded with a clear understanding of risk and operational priorities.
If this opportunity resonates, please contact Chris Simmonds for a confidential discussion.
Contract Manager in London employer: MRA Search
As a leading international law firm based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Our Contracts Manager role offers not only competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth but also the chance to engage with senior stakeholders in a technology-driven environment, ensuring that your contributions have a meaningful impact on our global operations. Join us to be part of a collaborative team where your expertise in contract management will be valued and developed.
