A leading defence technology contractor require a Commercial Contracts Manager. Applicants need previous commercial contracts management expertise, ideally within the defence, aerospace or security sectors and the ability to lead commercial negotiations and strategies. The Commercial Contracts Manager will join a dynamic and high-performing commercial team. Interfacing with both UK MOD and export customers, the Commercial Contracts Manager will work across the contract lifecycle from bids/proposals, negotiation, in life management and claims/close-out. Hybrid working options available. Specific duties of the Commercial Contracts Manager include:Provide commercial contract management support to sales, bids and programme teamsLead customer negotiationsSenior level stakeholder engagement and mentoring of junior colleaguesContract draftingCommercial contract risk mitigation and issue resolutionSupport commercial leadership with improving and refining commercial contract management processes Commercial Contracts Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:Previous Commercial Contract Management experience within; aerospace, defence, engineering services, IT or technology sectorsDeep expertise across the entire contract lifecycle, with experience across a range of commercial agreementsExperience of developing commercial negotiation strategiesAbility to influence; colleagues, stakeholders, customersIACCM, WCC or MCIPS certified or holding a LLB, LLM would be advantageous