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Contracts & Commercial Manager
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Contracts & Commercial Manager
📍 Location: Cambridge, UK (with some travel as required)
🏢 Onsite: 5 days on site required
💵 Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 Dependant on experience
🔍 About the company:
I am recruiting for a global leader in the design, development, and supply of mission- and business-critical communications systems. Their solutions keep people connected in complex environments, from emergency services and public safety, to transport and utilities.
🧠 The Role:
I’m looking for a skilled Contracts & Commercial Manager to take a lead role in managing commercial contracts, supporting bid activity, and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This is a high-impact role with broad scope, ideal for someone with solid experience in commercial or contract management, and a strong ability to work across technical and legal functions. ⚖️📄
🛠 Key Responsibilities:
✍️ Lead contract drafting, review, and negotiation, including non-standard terms
✅ Oversee regulatory compliance across UK and international jurisdictions
🤝 Manage relationships with external legal adviser
📑 Support complex bids by assessing commercial risk and contributing to tender responses
🔄 Coordinate with Bid Team and Product Strategy to develop documentation
📚 Maintain and update the contracts portfolio and bid response library
🏛 Support export licence applications and liaise with government authorities
📦 Assist with procurement contracts and corporate legal matters🎯 What We're Looking For:
Essential:
🎓 Degree-qualified (any discipline)
📁 Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Commercial Manager
👥 Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
🗣 Strong written and verbal communication skills
🔍 Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail
👨⚖️ Able to manage legal adviser and regulatory input
🗓 Strong organisation and deadline management.Desirable:
⚖️ Law degree or legal training
🧾 Experience with public sector contracting (DEFCONs, FAR/DFARS, etc.)
💻 Knowledge of SaaS and IP licensing contracts
🔧 Background in technology or engineering sectors
🌐 Experience with international jurisdictions and export compliance💼 Personal Traits:
💪 Confident, calm under pressure, and adaptable
👥 A natural team player with leadership potential
🧭 High integrity and professionalism
✈️ Willingness to travel as required📌 Additional Info:
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