Role Overview:
A leading hi-tech manufacturing company is seeking a Commercial and Legal Manager to provide strategic guidance and support across all commercial matters up to board level. This role will work cross-functionally with Research & Development, Sales & Marketing, Procurement, and the Senior Management Team to safeguard the companys commercial and legal interests.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Contracts & Agreements:
Evaluate, draft, negotiate, and implement a range of commercial and legal documents, including: International and national multi-party agreements
R&D collaboration and consortium agreements
Standard terms & conditions, sales contracts, frame agreements
Representative, distributor, consultancy, confidentiality agreements
External funding agreements (EU & Innovate UK)
Complex quotations, tenders, licence agreements, settlements, assignment agreements
Ancillary commercial documents (performance guarantees, bank guarantees)
Supply agreements and software licences
Engage specialist legal advice as needed and manage external legal advisors.
Intellectual Property (IP) Management:
Oversee patents and trademarks (applications, renewals, maintenance)
Manage IP assignments, trade secrets, and confidentiality issues
Handle counterfeiting and infringement cases
Engage and manage external IP advisors
Commercial Procedures & Policies:
Contribute to formulation and implementation of commercial procedures and company policies
Finance, Legal & Commercial Support:
Maintain contracts database
Play a key role in major transactions (e.g., sale/leaseback, sale of businesses, due diligence)
Support litigation and dispute resolution processes
Manage product liability claims
Candidate Profile Essential:
Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar commercial/legal role within hi-tech production or manufacturing
Strong experience in contract management and negotiation
Excellent analytical skills with attention to contractual detail
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor)
Degree-level business or legal qualification
Key Skills & Competencies:
Ability to analyse and assess contractual risks
Skilled in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial documents
Ability to execute agreements and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Strong business judgement and trusted advisor capability across all levels
Experience managing external advisors and confidential information
Desirable:
Experience in hi-tech manufacturing or production environments
MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND SITE IN LINCOLN, UK AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK
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