Full job descriptionIn-House Contracts Manager
Newton Abbot, Devon

Join this privately owned international engineering and manufacturing business as its in-house contracts manager.

Projects involve high-value, multi-million-pound contracts, making effective contractual risk management central to the business.

About this role:
*This is a broad in-house role supporting an international engineering and manufacturing business
*Review, draft, negotiate & amend commercial contracts
*These contracts include high-value sales agreements, NDAs, purchasing and service contracts, software-related agreements and post-contract disputes
*Identify liabilities and explain contractual risks in clear, practical language
*Maintain an accurate record of contracts
*Ensure that risks are understood before commitments are made
*Instruct external advisers (UK & International law firms) & translate their advice into actionable guidance for non-legal colleagues
*Distinguish contractual risk from commercial decisions, helping stakeholders assess whether particular risks can be accepted or mitigated
*Support project managers with post-contract issues and disputes by reviewing agreed terms, assessing liabilities and contributing to practical solutions
*Attend occasional international meetings where needed
You will need:
*At least 4-5 years prior commercial contracts experience
*In-house or private practice law firm experience
*Exercise independent judgement & recognise when specialist legal advice is needed
*Strong capability in contract review, drafting, negotiation and to identify liabilities and contractual risk
*To be able to translate complex contractual issues clearly to non-legal colleagues
*A qualified solicitor background is not required; substantial contracts experience is more important than professional title
*Engineering or manufacturing experience is beeficial, but not essential
*To be open to occasional international travel where required
Salary & Benefits
*Excellent starting salary
*Nine-day fortnight, with a designated alternate Friday off
*Same-day flexitime, allowing earlier/late starts and finishes
*One work-from-home day during your five-day working week
*25 days of annual leave
*Health insurance
*Salary-sacrifice company pension, with employer contributions up to 7%
*Potential for a relocation package
*A collaborative, family-business environment, with accessible senior leadership
*No billing or contract-volume targets
*On-Site Parking
What next?
*Click on apply now to send your CV through for consideration
*Or simply call Paul Norman at G2 Legal for more information about this in-house contracts manager role
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