Legal & Commercial Lead

As a Legal & Commercial Lead, you won’t just review contracts - you’ll control how deals are structured, how risk is managed, and how the business protects itself while it grows. This is the role that keeps momentum moving without compromising compliance, governance or operational efficiency.

You’ll sit at the centre of sales, finance, operations and compliance, making sure agreements are tight, processes are scalable, and legal workflows actually support growth instead of slowing it down.

What’s in it for you

Genuine ownership of end-to-end legal and commercial operations
Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
The opportunity to build smarter systems and automation into contracting processes
A varied role influencing sales, procurement, compliance and finance
The chance to strengthen governance across multiple jurisdictions
Clear scope to shape how legal and commercial operations evolve
What you’ll be getting stuck into as a Legal & Commercial Lead

Owning the full contract lifecycle from drafting and negotiation through to renewal and termination
Reviewing and negotiating agreements including NDAs, MSAs, MPAs, RFIs, SOWs and amendments
Acting as the primary legal and commercial contact for client and supplier negotiations
Ensuring documentation remains compliant, up to date and aligned with regulatory requirements
Monitoring contractual obligations and escalating risks where necessary
Improving processes, implementing automation tools and maintaining contract management systems
What you’ll bring to the table as a Legal & Commercial Lead

Previous experience in an in-house or commercial legal role
Strong understanding of commercial agreements, compliance frameworks and risk mitigation
Experience working within a regulated or operational business environment
Ability to independently draft, review and negotiate complex contracts
Proficiency with CRM systems, document repositories and Microsoft Office

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00.

If you’re ready to step into a Legal & Commercial Lead role where you can shape commercial control and operational efficiency, apply now.

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