Skills

Communication Risk Management Negotiation Attention to detail Training Recruitment

Job Specifications

Position: In-House Legal Contracts Specialist – 6-Month FTC

Location: Cambridge region (Hybrid Working)

Salary Guide: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum/FTE

Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (6 months)

Start date: ASAP

We are partnering with a highly respected and fast growing organisation seeking to recruit an In-House Legal Contracts Specialist on a 6-month fixed term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and high performing legal function that plays a pivotal role in the success of the wider business. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will be responsible for managing, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements with clients, suppliers, and partners.

The organisation works with a diverse and international client base, meaning each agreement brings fresh challenges and opportunities to apply your legal and commercial expertise. You will liaise closely with colleagues across the business and external legal advisers, ensuring contracts are robust, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support the drafting, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of commercial contracts, including:

~ Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

~ Statements of Work (SOWs)

~ Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

~ Supplier and Associate Framework Agreements

~ Intellectual Property Agreements

Provide practical legal and commercial advice to internal stakeholders.
Maintain and manage ongoing contractual relationships with clients and suppliers.
Support training and awareness within the Commercial team on contractual best practice and risk management.
Work collaboratively with other business functions to ensure contract compliance and effective commercial governance.

About You:

Legal degree qualification (or equivalent).
Legal qualification (e.g. LPC, CILEX, Solicitor or equivalent).
Proven experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts within a service led organisation.
Sound understanding of contract law and commercial risk.
Working knowledge of GDPR principles.
Strong organisational, literacy, and numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail.

Desirable:

Previous in-house experience.
Experience working in a consultancy or technology-based environment.

Personal Attributes:

Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills.
Collaborative and able to build trusted relationships across all levels.
Calm and composed under pressure.
Proactive, resourceful, and accountable.
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and respect in all interactions.

To apply or discuss the role confidentially, please contact Chris Ewles at LHH on 07902701818 or at chris.ewles@lhh.com

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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