Commercial and Legal Manager

Role Overview: A leading hi-tech manufacturing company is seeking a Commercial and Legal Manager to provide strategic guidance and support across all commercial matters up to board level. This role will work cross-functionally with Research & Development, Sales & Marketing, Procurement, and the Senior Management Team to safeguard the companys commercial and legal interests. Key Responsibilities: Commercial Contracts & Agreements: Evaluate, draft, negotiate, and implement a range of commercial and legal documents, including: International and national multi-party agreements R&D collaboration and consortium agreements Standard terms & conditions, sales contracts, frame agreements Representative, distributor, consultancy, confidentiality agreements External funding agreements (EU & Innovate UK) Complex quotations, tenders, licence agreements, settlements, assignment agreements Ancillary commercial documents (performance guarantees, bank guarantees) Supply agreements and software licences Engage specialist legal advice as needed and manage external legal advisors. Intellectual Property (IP) Management: Oversee patents and trademarks (applications, renewals, maintenance) Manage IP assignments, trade secrets, and confidentiality issues Handle counterfeiting and infringement cases Engage and manage external IP advisors Commercial Procedures & Policies: Contribute to formulation and implementation of commercial procedures and company policies Finance, Legal & Commercial Support: Maintain contracts database Play a key role in major transactions (e.g., sale/leaseback, sale of businesses, due diligence) Support litigation and dispute resolution processes Manage product liability claims Candidate Profile Essential: Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar commercial/legal role within hi-tech production or manufacturing Strong experience in contract management and negotiation Excellent analytical skills with attention to contractual detail Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor) Degree-level business or legal qualification Key Skills & Competencies: Ability to analyse and assess contractual risks Skilled in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial documents Ability to execute agreements and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines Strong business judgement and trusted advisor capability across all levels Experience managing external advisors and confidential information Desirable: Experience in hi-tech manufacturing or production environments MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND SITE IN LINCOLN, UK AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc

Created: 2025-12-04