Commercial Contracts Manager

As a family-owned business our people are central to our success, and following years of organic, consecutive growth, we’re looking for people who share our core values of sustainability, trust, collaboration, and innovation to drive us forwards.

Software never stays the same and neither do we. We want our people to be part of a progressive organisation, encouraged to embrace change and new ideas to shape our future development. Your input is vital, which is why we’re committed to personalised learning paths for every employee to help you, and us, grow.

Our goal is to make the world of work easier as a leader in the HR, payroll, finance, and integration solutions software and services industry. We’re proud to design and develop some of the best business solutions like iTrent and People First to support our customers’ people-related challenges across every vertical.

Looking for the place where you can belong? Join MHR and help us shape the world of work.

Are you ready to make an impact by providing insightful guidance and advice on a variety of legal and contractual matters for our public and private sector customers? We’re seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to elevate our contract management with precision and expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive written responses to customers and prospects regarding MHR’s standard contractual documents.
• Demonstrate precision and expertise in contract negotiation.
• Review and negotiate third party bespoke contractual documents.
• Utilise advanced negotiation, persuasion and judgment skills to navigate contract negotiations effectively.
• Assess and advise internal stakeholders across all organisation levels of the business on a range of contractual issues.
• Review and refine current MHR contract documents.
• Update and enhance existing contract documents, as well as develop new ones when needed.
• Draft contract variations and new contract clauses to meet evolving business needs.

In addition to these core responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to:

• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
• Conduct in-depth legal research as required.
• Collaborate with other departments (such as Sales, Marketing, Alliances and IT Security) to ensure both commercial and legal aspects of contracts are aligned.
• Shall develop an in-depth knowledge of MHR’s core policies, procedures and objectives.
• Proactively identify and manage potential disputes at an early stage and alert internal stakeholders promptly.

Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking abilities.
• Confidence and decisive in decision making.
• Proficiency in managing risks and issues.
• Reliability and commitment to excellence
• Exceptional time management abilities.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits to support you personally and professionally

Alongside the opportunity to work with an incredible team and express your individuality, we offer a range of personalised benefits including:

• Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs
• 24/7 access to a GP through SmartHealth for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave
• Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond the standard 25 days and bank holidays
• Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards
• Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,000
• Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs
• On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily
• Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage

We value the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.