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Contracts Manager - ideally with experience in a technological/manufacturing sector. 6-month contract, 3 days per week - up to 60,000 pro rata Commercially minded Demonstrable expertise in contract management and negotiation Manage external legal and IP advisors Degree-level qualification in business or law Ability to analyse risk, draft precise documentation, and deliver under pressure What Youll Be Doing: This is a role with real influence. Youll work closely with R&D, Sales & Marketing, Procurement, and Senior Management to make sure commercial foundations are rock-solid. Expect to: Lead the evaluation, drafting, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of contracts and agreements from international R&D collaborations to complex sales contracts, consortium agreements, and government tenders. Be a trusted advisor to the board and senior stakeholders, ensuring commercial risks are managed and opportunities maximised. Manage Intellectual Property rights from patent and trademark applications to infringement claims and protectinnovations. Contribute to company policies and commercial procedures, ensuring compliance and best practice. Play a key role in major transactions, due diligence processes, and dispute resolution. Benefits include: Private healthcare Pension scheme On-site parking TPBN1_UKTJ