In-House Head of Contracts
Buckinghamshire – £75,000
Role - In-House Head of ContractsSalary - up to £75K
Location - Buckinghamshire
Working Pattern - Hybrid Available
Hours - 35 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 5+ PWE UK qualified Solicitor with commercial law experience based in Buckinghamshire.
The Head of Contracts will lead a small team of commercial lawyers offering guidance and support when required while maintaining exceptional service levels. Direct contact with key stakeholders across the business to meet all legal and operational objectives.
The position involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements, such as NDAs, supply agreements, service agreements, partnership agreements, and SaaS contracts. A key aspect of this role is ensuring that all contracts are legally sound, effectively mitigating risks while aligning with the company’s strategic and operational goals. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for advising internal teams on contract-related legal issues and interpreting terms as needed.
Role Requirements:
- 5+ PQE in Commercial Law,
- Legal qualification (Solicitor, CiLEX, or equivalent),
- Team leadership experience.
If you weren’t in recruitment, what would you be doing?
I'd have loved to pursue a career in design and use some of the skills I built up from my design degree as well as a recently completed diploma in interior design.
What inspired you to pursue a career in legal recruitment?
Being married to a corporate lawyer is coming into use, I'm used to most of the terminology that's required when working in legal recruitment. Having previously worked in sales management I'm confident building a relationship with clients which will help them in their career journeys.
Tell us something that people might not know about you.
Having grown up in Wales until I was seven, I still speak Welsh almost fluently. It’s not a skill I use very often, but I love visiting my homeland whenever possible.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Commercial Contracts
- Type: In House
- Salary: £75,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Buckinghamshire
- Reference: 1045981
