Contract Manager​/Solicitor

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Chubb Blackburn, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2PR
time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JRHere at Chubb Fire & Security we have an opportunity for a
** Contract Lawyer / Contract Manager
** to join our Team based in
** Blackburn** (BB1 2PR
) working in a Hybrid model 3 days in the office 2 days from home.
** SALARY:
** up to £70,000 per annum (DOE)
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Private Medical
* Company car or Car Allowance
* Free Onsite Parking
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)
* Employee Scholarship Scheme
* A Central Benefits Platform offering a wide variety discounts
* Health & Wellbeing Resources
* Bravo Awards:
Recognising outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence
** What You’ll be Doing as a*
* ** Contract Lawyer / Contract Manager
** We are seeking an experienced Contract Lawyer or Contract Manager to lead all contract-related activity within the business. This role is central to ensuring that contracts are accurately drafted, reviewed and amended, that all documentation complies with legal and internal standards, and that contractual risks are effectively managed.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maximising operational and financial performance while safeguarding the organisation from exposure.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Draft, review; negotiate and finalise construction and commercial contracts including JCTs, NECs; FIDIC forms and public procurement contracts.
* Draft, review, negotiate and finalise customer‑related contracts, including both Customer‑issued terms and conditions, Supplier issued terms and conditions and the business standard terms, covering Customer Contracts, Service & Maintenance Agreements, Installation Contracts, Monitoring Agreements, and Framework/Call‑Off Agreements.
* Draft and review other legal documents to include but not limited to Parent Company Guarantees / Performance Bonds;
Collateral Warranty Agreements;
Novation Agreements;
Amendment / Variation Agreements;
Termination Agreements;
SaaS Agreements;
Software Licences / User Licences; NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements);
Letters of Intent;
Tender Questionnaire / PQQ;
Bid Submission Documents;
Heads of Terms / Memorandum of Understandings.
* Lead contract negotiations with confidence, working both independently and collaboratively with internal teams.
* Demonstrate strong attention to detail and take full ownership of assigned work.
* Provide legal advice to the business on commercial matters, construction issues, dispute resolution, governance; GDPR and compliance.
* Support the business in managing and mitigating disputes.
* Develop training materials and deliver training sessions on relevant legal processes, legislation and company policies.
* Undertake occasional travel to UK offices to meet with internal and external stakeholders.
** Qualifications and Experience
*** Experience in a similar role within either the private or public sector.
* A relevant legal qualification is preferred; however, extensive
** experience in construction contracts is essential.
*** Proven experience in a similar contract management or legal advisory role within the private or public sector.
* Strong background in negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing contract life cycles from tender to completion.
* Experience advising senior stakeholders and influencing decision‑making at operational and strategic levels.
* Familiarity with dispute resolution processes, claims management and risk mitigation strategies.
* Experience delivering training or guidance on legal or contractual matters is advantageous.
* Chubb Fire & Security have been protecting people and assets worldwide for more than 200 years. Providing essential and innovative security systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms to fire detection and suppression systems.  Our customers range from local independent businesses to many of…