Commercial Contracts Manager & Legal Advisor

Senior commercial contracts opportunity with a long-established engineering business

Play a key role in protecting commercial interests while enabling business growth

Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations and Finance on complex projects

Full-time, permanent position with excellent benefits

Commercial Contracts Manager & Legal Advisor

Location: Manchester, Stockport, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Chesterfield

The Role:

Take ownership of the full contractual lifecycle for engineered projects, from reviewing NDAs and negotiating contracts through to project governance, claims management and dispute resolution. You'll provide commercial and non-contentious legal support, helping secure commercially sound agreements while managing contractual risk and supporting successful project delivery.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years' experience drafting and negotiating complex project agreements


• Strong knowledge of liability, indemnities, warranties, liquidated damages, insurance and performance security


• Confident negotiator with strong commercial judgement


• Degree in Law or Quantity Surveying

The Package:

• £60,000-£70,000 basic salary


• Company car or car allowance


• 27 days' annual leave plus public holidays


• Pension and life assurance

The Company:

Join a respected family business with over 60 years of success, recognised for its customer centric approach, long-term relationships and reputation for delivering specialist engineering solutions. If you're looking for a senior commercial contracts role where you can make a real impact.

Location: Manchester, Stockport, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Chesterfield