In-house Contracts Manager

In-House Contracts Manager Newton Abbot, Devon Join this privately owned international engineering and manufacturing business as its in-house contracts manager. Projects involve high-value, multi-million-pound contracts, making effective contractual risk management central to the business. About this role: * This is a broad in-house role supporting an international engineering and manufacturing business * Review, draft, negotiate & amend commercial contracts * These contracts include high-value sales agreements, NDAs, purchasing and service contracts, software-related agreements and post-contract disputes * Identify liabilities and explain contractual risks in clear, practical language * Maintain an accurate record of contracts * Ensure that risks are understood before commitments are made * Instruct external advisers (UK & International law firms) & translate their advice into actionable guidance for non-legal colleagues * Distinguish contractual risk from commercial decisions, helping stakeholders assess whether particular risks can be accepted or mitigated * Support project managers with post-contract issues and disputes by reviewing agreed terms, assessing liabilities and contributing to practical solutions * Attend occasional international meetings where needed You will need: * At least 4-5 years prior commercial contracts experience * In-house or private practice law firm experience * Exercise independent judgement & recognise when specialist legal advice is needed * Strong capability in contract review, drafting, negotiation and to identify liabilities and contractual risk * To be able to translate complex contractual issues clearly to non-legal colleagues * A qualified solicitor background is not required; substantial contracts experience is more important than professional title * Engineering or manufacturing experience is beeficial, but not essential * To be open to occasional international travel where required Salary & Benefits * Excellent starting salary * Nine-day fortnight, with a designated alternate Friday off * Same-day flexitime, allowing earlier/late starts and finishes * One work-from-home day during your five-day working week * 25 days of annual leave * Health insurance * Salary-sacrifice company pension, with employer contributions up to 7% * Potential for a relocation package * A collaborative, family-business environment, with accessible senior leadership * No billing or contract-volume targets * On-Site Parking #J-18808-Ljbffr