SHL

About the Company

SHL’s science and technology maximizes the potential of your company’s greatest asset – your people.

From Talent Acquisition to Talent Management, we support every step of the employee journey by bringing our trusted people insights to your hiring, development, and talent mobility decisions.

Our data-driven people insights allow businesses to accurately and objectively identify potential and fit. Its unmatched portfolio of products, driven by a team of over 300 people scientists, helps measure skill, personality, motivation, job fit, and behavior.

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Company Name

SHL

Job Title

Contracts Manager

Job Description

**Job title:** Contracts Manager **Role Summary:** Provide commercial transaction support within an in‑house legal team, drafting and negotiating contracts across Contract/Commercial, IP/IT, Data Protection, and AI domains. Advise on legal risk and regulatory compliance, collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders, and mentor junior legal staff. **Expectations:** - Manage high‑value contract negotiations that drive revenue and profitability. - Ensure all contractual obligations meet business and regulatory standards. - Deliver timely, practical advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives. - Support GDPR and global data protection compliance through contract review and project participation. - Maintain effective communication with internal and external counsel. **Key Responsibilities:** - Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SaaS agreements, DPAs, RFPs, and other commercial contracts. - Lead GDPR‑related contractual negotiations and contribute to data privacy compliance initiatives. - Work with stakeholders (Revenue Recognition, Finance, Sales, Product, Infosec, Compliance) to align contract execution with business goals. - Provide training and guidance to junior legal team members and business partners. - Undertake ad‑hoc legal projects and continuous process improvement. - Collaborate with external counsel on complex negotiations and litigation matters. **Required Skills:** - Strong negotiation, drafting, and commercial acumen. - Expertise in contract law, data privacy (GDPR), IP/IT, and AI regulations. - Excellent written and oral communication. - Planning, organizational, and project‑management abilities. - Ability to translate legal concepts into business‑friendly language. - Collaborative mindset; experience working with cross‑functional teams and external counsel. **Required Education & Certifications:** - 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in Law, Computer Science, Psychology, Business, or related field. - Significant in‑house contracts management experience (minimum 2–3 years). - Legal or paralegal certifications preferred but not mandatory.

Thames ditton, United kingdom

Hybrid

25-02-2026