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Contracts Manager - Aerospace / Defence
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hampshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned Contracts manager with a strong track record in Aerospace, Defence or another highly regulated industry to step into a senior-level role where you'll have full ownership of contracts and commercial matters across a global business network.
You'll provide strategic guidance on contract law, export controls, compliance, and IP protection, working closely with executive leadership on both commercial and government contracts.
Key responsibilities for the Contracts Manager based in Hampshire:
Lead the drafting, negotiation, and management of a wide range of commercial and government contracts.
Provide expert advice on legal terms, risk, and compliance-especially relating to UK export control and anti-corruption laws.
Draft and review key legal documentation (NDAs, licensing, teaming agreements, due diligence reports, etc.).
Liaise with customers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to optimise commercial outcomes.
Monitor live contracts, identifying areas for renegotiation or commercial improvement.
Ensure all contract processes align with wider group policies and international standards.
Support the protection and registration of intellectual property (patents, royalties, licensing agreements).
Key skills required for the Contracts Manager based in Hampshire:
Extensive experience in contracts or commercial management within aerospace, defence, or similarly regulated sectors.
Strong working knowledge of UK, US, and European (particularly French) procurement and contract law.
Proven ability to work autonomously, delivering results without extensive reliance on legal counsel.
Experience managing both commercial (OEM and aftermarket) and government contracts.
Degree-qualified in a commercial/legal/business discipline; professional qualifications (e.G. IACCM) are highly desirable.
Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and written communication skills.
High ethical standards and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
What the Contracts Manager role offers:
A senior, strategic role with international scope and autonomy
Opportunity to directly impact contract performance and business outcomes
Supportive, engineering-driven environment with a continuous improvement culture
Long-term career prospects in a stable and growing sector
The Contracts Manager role based in Hampshire will enable you to bring your commercial expertise to an advanced engineering environment where your skills will shape global business success.
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