Contracts Manager
- Recruiter
- Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £45000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + bonus, great benefits, hybrid work
- Posted
- 24 May 2022
- Closes
- 21 Jun 2022
- Ref
- 4219185
- Contact
- Neel Mehta
- Job Title
- Legal Executive
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts
- PQE Level
- NQ
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Contracts Manager role within the legal team of a global publishing market leader in the City of London
Your new company
A global leader in the publishing sector, this business is a recognisable household brand with decades of influence in the wider market. Continuing its impressive growth trajectory is a priority for the business. The organisation has an excellent familial culture and has a proud record of providing work-life balance, hybrid working and job satisfaction.
Your new role
A Contracts Manager role reporting into the Legal Counsel as part of an impressive and well-integrated legal function in London. Working closely with contracts, procurement, ethics and rights teams in particular, you will negotiate and draft a host of business-critical commercial contracts, advise on commercial risk and support senior stakeholders on a regular basis. Additionally, you will support the business' endeavours as to copyright, industry ethics and compliance initiatives. You will have line management responsibility for a junior contracts professional, giving you the opportunity to mentor and nurture a less experienced colleague.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an accomplished Contracts Manager or senior Paralegal with significant track record in drafting and negotiating varied agreements. You will have the ability to work with internal colleagues at all levels, while liaising with third-party external stakeholders. An appreciation of intellectual property rights would be advantageous. You will be a clear communicator with an organised approach to work and the willingness to nurture a junior colleague.
What you'll get in return
You will be working within an ambitious, growing market leader that has big plans ahead. Working within a talented team will give you opportunities to learn and grow, while honing your leadership and managerial skills. In a dynamic, tech-driven environment, you will get an excellent work-life balance and a competitive salary and bonus. The impressive and broad benefits package is truly fit for purpose and includes a generous pension, private medical cover, income protection and a hybrid working scheme entailing two days in the City offices. This is supplemented by a broad array of fringe benefits designed to support varied lifestyles and preferences.
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