LEGAL CONTRACTS MANAGER - TECHNOLOGY
LONDON
HYBRID WORKING (2 DAYS IN OFFICE, 3 DAYS FROM HOME)
PERMANENT ROLE
Role Overview:
Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing a globally operating, UK headquartered IT services and consulting firm with deep expertise in end-to-end technology solutions in their search for a Legal Contacts Manager. You will join our client's legal team, collaborating with other team members to provide an effective, efficient and excellent service. The team has use of the latest technology, leading research and precedents & unlimited training.
Key Accountabilities:
* Provide practical, commercial and concise advice, guidance and support on contract terms, legal issues and business risks.
* Review and amend terms in a variety of agreements including supplier and customer contracts, software licences, SaaS agreements, agency and service provision agreements, outsourcing agreements, strategic partnerships, and framework arrangements within the technology sector.
* Negotiate with customers and suppliers in line with business requirements and company policies to achieve business objectives and the required allocation of risk.
* Manage and maintain contracts registers and contract management systems.
* Work closely with various departments to on-board new suppliers and customers for the relevant sector of the business.
About You:
* Legal training (eg, law degree, LPC, GDL) to demonstrate solid understanding and application of fundamental legal principles across commercial contracts.
* Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet business deadlines.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to communicate appropriately with key stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
* A committed and positive approach to their work and a team-player, sharing knowledge and workload to achieve the best outcome for the business.
* Challenging methods and processes to seek improvements in performance.