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Join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and champion the circular economy as our new Legal Contract Manager
Overview
Salary £36500
Location Remote UK or Isle of Wight
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Expires Expires at anytime
At the forefront of environmental change, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation works tirelessly to drive the global shift towards a circular economy. With a decade of expertise, the foundation collaborates with diverse stakeholders including businesses, academic institutions, policymakers, and international entities to forge systemic solutions with a far-reaching impact. The foundation's vision is to catalyze an economic transformation where sustainability and innovation thrive.
- Lead contract negotiations and manage their execution.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of contracts and licenses.
- Collaborate with the legal team to refine and uphold contract templates.
- Possession of a law degree and/or postgraduate legal qualifications (preferably in England & Wales) is advantageous.
- At least 2 years of experience in contract management, with the ability to lead negotiations independently.
- Proficient drafting skills in line with the technical legal standards of England & Wales.
Enjoy a suite of benefits including substantial holiday time, parental leave, enhanced pension schemes, private health options after 6 months, and a wellbeing programme. This position offers flexibility to work remotely within the UK or from our Cowes office on the Isle of Wight. Note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for at least the next 3 years, as visa sponsorship is not provided.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an exciting organization that has been promoting the idea of a circular economy for over a decade. We work with businesses, academia, policymakers, and institutions to mobilize systems solutions at a global scale. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
As a Legal Contract Manager, you will be part of our busy in-house legal team supporting both the UK Charity and its trading subsidiary, and our international offices. Your main responsibilities will include negotiating contracts and licenses, managing the execution of contracts, maintaining a database of contracts and licenses, and working with Legal to develop and maintain template contracts.
Job requirements include a law degree and/or postgraduate qualification in law (England & Wales) is desirable, but not essential. A minimum of 2 years’ solid experience of contract management in any sector, including acting independently as lead/sole negotiator on a range of contracts is essential. Solid drafting skills (to a technical legal standard, under the laws of England & Wales) are also required.
Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, generous parental leave, enhanced pension options/private health scheme after 6 months, and a wellbeing programme. The role may be remote in the UK or based in our offices in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor a Skilled Worker Visa for this role. All applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK which is valid for at least the next 3 years.
