Sales Contract Manager
England
Salary: Grade T3-17 - National £47,720-£59,330 or London £52,758-£64,438
Designated homeworking role or office-based at Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Durham, Harrogate or London; hybrid working available
Responsibilities
* Shape high-value commercial contracts and IP strategy for a national public body
* Senior high-impact role blending legal expertise, public governance and delivery
* Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing commercial agreements including sales contracts, licences, grants, MOUs and partnership agreements
* Ensuring compliance with applicable law, internal governance and HM Treasury requirements (including Managing Public Money)
* Advising stakeholders on contractual risk, obligations, liabilities and appropriate commercial terms
* Managing the full contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, extensions and terminations
* Supporting intellectual property matters, including ownership, use and potential infringement issues
* Working collaboratively with commercial, legal, finance, procurement and operational teams
* Developing and improving contract templates, processes and guidance
Qualifications
* Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally within a public sector or regulated environment.
* Strong knowledge of UK contract law, excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple agreements simultaneously.
* Experience of intellectual property matters and working with internal stakeholders and legal advisers is highly desirable.
Vet and Clearance
This role requires Non-Police Personnel Vetting Level 2 (NPPV2). Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK with indefinite leave and at least three years of UK residency.
Benefits
* Pension: Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
* Annual leave: Up to 31.5 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays and 1 privilege day
* Working pattern: Designated homeworking role or office-based at Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Durham, Harrogate or London; hybrid working available
* Flexibility: Full-time role with flexible working options, including compressed hours
* Benefits: Enhanced family leave, Benenden Healthcare, National Dental Plan, season ticket loans, discounts, employee support line, rewards and recognition scheme
* Development: Ongoing CPD, structured career paths and role-specific learning and development
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