Our client is looking for an experienced Commercial Contracts Specialist to join a growing legal function and support their business across a varied portfolio of B2B commercial contracts.
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded contracts professional looking for a varied, business-facing role with genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make an impact.
- Location: Fully Remote (requirement to attend the office for initial training)
- Salary: £45k - £50k
- Contract: Permanent
- Benefits: 21 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday day off + Christmas shutdown in addition to holiday entitlement, Life Assurance, Private Healthcare, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme
Working closely with Legal Counsel, you'll take ownership of day-to-day contract matters, providing practical, commercially focused advice to stakeholders across the organisation.
As the Commercial Contracts Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Draft, review, amend and negotiate B2B contracts with customers, suppliers and partners.
- Manage NDAs, confidentiality agreements, renewals, amendments and variations.
- Identify contractual risks and recommend practical solutions.
- Advise on key provisions including liability, indemnities, warranties, IP, confidentiality, data protection and termination.
- Provide clear contractual guidance to non-legal stakeholders.
- Support IP, licensing, content rights and compliance matters.
- Maintain contract templates, clause libraries and contract records.
- Support contract lifecycle management and improvements to legal processes and technology.
The successful Commercial Contracts Specialist will have the following related skills & experience:
- 3+ years' commercial contracts experience ideally gained in-house or within a commercial legal/contracting environment, with strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating B2B agreements under English law.
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to identify and manage contractual risk.
- Confidence drafting alternative wording and negotiating directly with stakeholders.
- Good knowledge of commercial contract provisions and IP/content rights.
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication skills.
- A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to work independently while recognising when matters require escalation. xiskglj
- Experience within an international, B2B services, professional services, technology, training or licensing environment would be advantageous.
Commerical Contracts Specialist in Portsmouth employer: Resourcing Group
At MHCLG, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the UK. Our remote working model offers flexibility while fostering a collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. With opportunities for professional growth and development, you will be part of a mission-driven team committed to empowering communities and enhancing recruitment processes through cutting-edge technology.
