94 Commercial Contracts jobs in the United Kingdom

About the Opportunity

Commercial Contracts Solicitor/ Partner - Up to £125,000 salary

This international firm’s clients operate in diverse sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and FS, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources.

You will advise household name clients operating in a variety of sectors on a diverse range of commercial matters. The team is supported by specialists in other departments including competition, tax, employment, and intellectual property.

This opportunity is well-suited to a commercial lawyer seeking a new challenge and to progress their career, driving growth with a highly regarded international firm, noted for their impressive array of clients and regular awards.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the team, nurturing local and wider client relationships, promoting the growth of the team and wider business across the globe.

You will be joining an already outstanding national Commercial team of 20+ and working with them to grow the department further.

The Candidate

• Senior Commercial Solicitor, with a growing network of connections across the South West
• Enthused by undertaking a lead role and support in client tenders/ business development
• Strong pedigree gained from reputable practice(s)
• Strong work ethic and commercial acumen
• Motivated to progress and drive growth
• Those at the Senior Associate level are also encouraged to apply

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Salary up to £125,000 per annum
• Fantastic progression prospects
• Excellent bonus scheme and benefits
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements
• Generous company pension

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Declan Young (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: 0113 511 7115 Mobile: 07931 998 526

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The Role : Commercial Contracts Manager Renewable Energy
Location: London (hybrid)
Salary Banding £100k + benefits

The Company
Our client, an innovator in the renewable energy sector, are seeking a professional in energy contracts to lead the strategic and operational management of electricity supply contracts and associated assets across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects.

The Role

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Position Available: Contracts Manager

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £58,000 - £70,000 (DoE) + Bonus

Experience needed: We're looking for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in contract negotiation and lifecycle management within a complex environment or sector. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of MoD contracting and applicable regulations.

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At Target Group, we're not just about deadlines and deliverables; we're about making a real impact in the Financial Services and Technology sectors. We thrive on innovation and the ability to adapt, and we currently have a unique opportunity within our Commercial team for a Commercial Officer who shares our passion for progress.

The successful candidate will be responsible for representing Target’s commercial interests and providing commercial support across the contract lifecycle.

This role is predominantly home based but you will be asked to attend Newport or Cardiff office when required.

What does the role of Commercial Officer look like day to day?

• Proactively building and maintaining effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Providing commercial guidance to the Accounts and/or opportunities on which you are deployed
• Drafting and supporting the negotiation of simple commercial agreements
• Providing advice to the business on Target’s contractual agreements
• Evaluating the suitability of commercial/pricing models and recommending adjustments to protect Target’s commercial interests
• Assessing commercial opportunity and risk to inform the bid process
• Generating the commercial elements of tender responses
• Advising on the flow down of contractual obligations to suppliers
• Ensuring that the appropriate commercial governance is applied to all bidding activity within your area of deployment
• Performing routine contract management activities
• Supporting the resolution of any contractual disputes with customers, working with internal stakeholders to reach outcomes beneficial to Target

Requirements

What experience are we looking for?

• Previous experience working in a customer-facing role and working with contracts
• Experience of performing complex business administration activities
• Undertaken formal training in commercial and contract management
• Experience of commercial fundamentals: drafting and interpreting contracts, generating priced proposals, negotiation and contract management
• Experience of implementing and improving commercial processes and procedures
• Is an enthusiastic team player, able to take initiative and to work independently
• Is able to work collaboratively with colleagues

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• High levels of drive and a proven ability to get things done
• Strong verbal  and  written communication skills and the ability to convey information in a way that others can follow
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in complex and ambiguous situations

Benefits

• A competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
• An attractive commission scheme when achieving sales targets and new revenue growth
• 30 days holiday PLUS bank holidays (That's right! 30 days from Day 1)
• At least two days per year to give back to our community through our volunteering initiative
• Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%) with the option to contribute via Salary Exchange (Salary Sacrifice)
• Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers.  
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
• Group Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
• Group Income Protection
• Annual Pay Review
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• – Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program
• Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
• Recognition Scheme
• Free Mortgage Advice and Support
• Funeral Concierge and Bereavement Services
• 24/7 access to a GP
• Discounted health club memberships
• Salary Sacrifice Technology Buying Scheme
• Access to Wisdom, total wellbeing solution

We wholeheartedly believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by actively implementing our D&I strategy, building strong community ties, and empowering our people and leaders.

Join us and shape your future!

We are currently looking for an IT Commercial & Contracts Specialist to join our Delivery function within the Digital & Technology group.

Client Details

This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 7-8 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. We are open to requests for flexible working. Please discuss this with the recruiting manager before accepting an appointment.

We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

The Digital and Technology Group (D&T) lies at the heart of the Agency and is responsible for delivering an optimised IT infrastructure and maximising the secure use of data to enable our scientists, inspectors, and the rest of the organisation to deliver world class services which can improve outcomes for patients and the general public. The Group was essential in the race to approve COVID-19 vaccines in 2020 and in supporting the UK to set up its own medicines and devices approvals systems following our exit from the EU. The work we do matters!

The DTG IT Commercial team sits within the Delivery function. The team work closely and collaboratively with stakeholders and the wider Agency Commercial Team to deliver and proactively manage commercial arrangements for Digital and Technology Group IT products and services; ensuring compliance with Government procurement rules and regulations, make appropriate use of Government frameworks and Government framework contracts, and where permitted, negotiate commercially favourable terms.

We work collaboratively with the wider Agency Finance team in managing DTG's related purchase orders, supplier invoices and related purchase to pay process as well as track and review IT products license compliance in the estate.

Description

The IT Commercial and Contract Specialist role within the Digital and Technology Group (DTG) represents commercial services for IT related contracts provided to the Agency. The post holder will be responsible for working with the Agency wide commercial team to deliver value for money; putting commercial arrangements in place for IT Products and Services in line with best practice whilst ensuring that all commercial vehicles comply with procurement policy and legislation. The post holder will also participate in embedding successful contract management practices into DTG Teams and support the Head of Technology and Service Management in these activities.

The post holder will report progress and prepare commercial updates including any value for money savings achieved and will have experience of working in a multi supplier environment, negotiating with IT suppliers and analysing IT cost models to deliver end to end solutions. You will have experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with own team/group, business community, key stakeholders and suppliers.

• Responsibility for monitoring and managing the procurement of project related IT Contracts on behalf of DTG; to ensure compliance, value for money and maximum return on investment.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Agency Commercial Team and Project stakeholders on procurement of products and services, reviewing and contributing to commercial and procurement artefacts such as RFI's, RFP's and PQQ's.
• DTG IT Commercial advisor to project teams ensuring that Statement of Requirements, Milestones and Outcomes are clearly defined, relevant and reflect project and business needs.
• Ensure risks are identified, managed, and escalated where necessary throughout the commercial lifecycle.
• Responsibility for ensuring contract changes are conformed accordingly and in a timely manner.
• Drive key commercial and contract management activities and as a commercial SME, deliver successful outcomes.
• Drive and promote contracts management capability within DTG Delivery community to ensure good contracts management practice (as defined by DHSC and Agency contract management handbooks) is developed and understood.
• Collaborate with team peers and the Head of IT Service and Commercial Management on complex procurements and review commercial and procurement artefacts to drive continuous improvements.

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Profile

• A degree or post-graduate qualification in a computing discipline or business administration, and/or substantial equivalent experience within an IT Service and Commercial Management role.
• Demonstration of good understanding of new Procurement Act 2023 and willing to work towards completing certification within 3 months of employment.
• Excellent knowledge and significant experience of Pre-Market, Sourcing and Post-Contract activities with ability to interpret, challenge and advise on contractual terms and conditions.
• Excellent understanding of Government procurement frameworks and routes to market to be able to give guidance to buyers and drive through various procurements whilst ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Proven experience of being service focused, serving customers and putting their needs at the heart of everything you do. Knowledge of how and when to use resources so that services and information are genuinely user centred.

Job Offer

• Basic Salary 55,233, rising with service
• Hybrid working policy
• Excellent civil service pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus band holidays rising by 1 day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30
• Flexible working
• Interest-free season ticket loan or bike loan
• Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA)

We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.

Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include:

• Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens
• Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
• Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
• Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.

Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact .

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners' Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Florentina Oyelami, Head of Talent Acquisition - .

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• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents.
• Advise business stakeholders on contractual terms, risks, and compliance.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to execution and renewal.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on relevant statutes and regulations.
• Assist with intellectual property matters, including licensing and protection.
• Support the sales and procurement teams with contract-related inquiries.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations.
• Collaborate with external counsel when necessary.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of legal developments affecting the company.
• Ensure all company contracts and legal documentation are accurate and maintained.

• Admitted to practice law in the UK (Solicitor or Barrister).
• Significant experience in commercial contract law, preferably within a corporate legal department or top-tier law firm.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating various types of commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, intellectual property, and data privacy regulations.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience in the technology sector is a significant advantage.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual terms, risks, and liabilities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage contract lifecycles and maintain contract records.
• Develop and update standard contract templates and clauses.
• Support business development and procurement teams with legal advice.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes and claims.
• Conduct legal research on commercial law matters.

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with current practicing certificate.
• Significant post-qualification experience in commercial contract law.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and related regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice.
• Experience working in-house or in a corporate legal department is advantageous.
• Proficiency in legal research and document management systems.