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Job Description

• Job Title: Contracts Manager (Specialist) - (9-Month FTC)
• Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site)
• Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (9 months)
• Employment Level: Specialist
• Salary FTC: £50,000

About BIP UK

At BIP, we are a leading international consultancy that combines strategic thinking with tangible results. We partner with organisations to deliver transformation, innovation, and long-lasting value.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values - We Dare to Think and Act Differently, We Create Long Lasting Value, We are Creators of our Own Future, and Together we go Further - we empower our teams to build meaningful careers while delivering impact for our clients.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Contracts Manager to join our Legal & Commercial team on a 9-month fixed-term basis. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will support the effective management of commercial contracts across the UK business.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded contracts professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative consultancy environment. You will play a key role in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of agreements, ensuring they are commercially robust and aligned with BIP's policies and risk framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and support the negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts, including client agreements, supplier contracts, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Provide clear, practical, and commercially focused advice to internal stakeholders on contractual terms, risks, and obligations.
• Support the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including template management, approvals, and record-keeping.
• Identify and assess contractual risks, escalating where appropriate and supporting mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Consulting, Finance, HR, Procurement) to ensure contracts align with business objectives and internal policies.
• Support the resolution of contractual queries and low-level disputes, working with senior stakeholders as required.
• Ensure all contracts comply with internal governance requirements and relevant legal and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract processes, templates, and best practices.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally in-house or within a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk and contract management principles.
• Experience working across a variety of contract types, including client and supplier agreements.
• Familiarity with public procurement contracts or regulations is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into clear, practical guidance.
• Proactive, organised, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

Why Join BIP UK?

• Be part of a global, innovative, and collaborative consultancy.
• Work closely with senior leadership and contribute directly to commercial outcomes.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.