Contract Manager/Legal Counsel

Contracts Manager / Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover) ***12 month fixed term contract**** (Maternity cover) We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager/Legal Counsel to join our team! Opportunities like this don’t come up very often so if this is something you’ve been looking for with a business that truly cares this could be the role for you! Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain the commissioner contracts database, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to draft, negotiate and finalise key commercial and commissioning contracts. Review supplier contracts and advise on contractual risks and mitigations. Draft termination and escalation letters relating to individual placements and service issues. Review and advise on SLAs, grant agreements and commercial contracts. Coordinate and manage legal technology. Support tender processes and framework agreements, including legal review of tender documentation, bid responses, and framework participation terms. Skills and Experience Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail. Proven experience in contract law and commercial agreement review. Ability to liaise effectively with operational and commercial teams to gather evidence supporting contractual positions or claims, and to provide clear, plain‑English advice on legal provisions. Understanding of data protection and its practical implications in contract management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and concisely. Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills, fostering collaboration and trust. Prior experience working within or alongside an in‑house legal team. Experience in health, social care or public sector contracting (NHS or LA) is highly desirable. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Management, Legal, and Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr