Contracts Manager - Legal and Commercial

Contracts Manager – Legal & Commercial Location: Hybrid / Flexible (UK Base) Package: Competitive Salary + 26 Days Holiday + Enhanced Pension + Benefits Peaple Talent are currently partnering with a market-leading UK energy and infrastructure solutions provider driving large-scale grid decarbonisation and renewable power infrastructure. Due to significant investment across UK power generation and clean energy, they are expanding their Group Legal team to recruit a Legal Contracts Specialist to take ownership of sales and purchasing contract reviews. What You'll Need

• Solid practical experience working with standard form construction and engineering contracts, specifically NEC, JCT, and bespoke model terms.
• A proven track record operating within the UK construction, energy, renewables, utilities, or heavy engineering sectors.
• Background as either a UK-qualified Solicitor (3+ years PQE) with construction experience or a Commercial Contracts Specialist with strong legal and drafting skills.
• Commercial acumen across reviewing, drafting, and negotiating supply and project delivery agreements alongside sales, tendering, and project delivery teams. Key Responsibilities
• Lead the review, analysis, and negotiation of business contracts and supply agreements with major UK utility providers, main contractors, and energy clients.
• Provide key legal input on bids and tenders, contract interpretation, generic legal matters, and intellectual property protection.
• Support project delivery teams with project variations, claims, dispute management, and debt recovery where required.
• Report directly to the Group Legal Director while working collaboratively with sales, procurement, finance, and engineering teams. What's On Offer
• Competitive base salary alongside flexible and hybrid working options.
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package including an enhanced pension scheme and 4x salary life assurance.
• Full health and wellness support, offering 24/7 access to private remote GP services and employee discount programs. If you are looking to step into a high-impact in-house commercial legal role within a fast-growing energy business, apply directly through this advert.