Commercial Contracts Lead

Subsea Craft•Portsmouth, NH

13d•$75,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Commercial Contracts Lead (maternity cover) to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will provide critical support across contract management, compliance, and business development activities.

Requirements

Law degree or equivalent qualification with 3–5 years’ relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of contract types and management principles.
Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
Analytical skills to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Familiarity with defence industry contract structures.
Experience supporting bids, tenders, and RFIs.
Excellent communication skills and ability to engage senior stakeholders.
Cultural awareness and adaptability in diverse business environments.

Responsibilities

Contract Management
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, NDAs, and supply chain contracts.
Compliance & Governance
Provide guidance on legal issues, manage risk, and maintain registers for patents, trademarks, and contracts.
Business Development Support
Advise on RFIs, bids, and proposals; support negotiations with agents and suppliers.
Training & Internal Support
Deliver commercial training to internal stakeholders and maintain the legal tasks register.

Benefits

Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
Pension Contribution – pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.