Commercial Contracts Lawyer/ Manager

Get AI‑powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Company Description Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital‑First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, ensuring that our customers receive the highest quality solutions and services. Company Highlights UK & Ireland’s premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3500+ staff, €350/£300 m revenue business 10+ years awarded Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Well‑being in the UK by GPTW Job Description At Version 1, we pride ourselves on being business enablers with an “Easy‑to‑Do‑Business‑With” approach. We view contract review as a collaborative process involving both internal collaboration with stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, Practice, Compliance, and Data Protection functions and external collaboration with customers and key suppliers. We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Commercial Contracts Lawyer or Contracts Manager to help shape and mature the Legal function at Version 1. This role will be welcomed into a dynamic, flexible, friendly Legal Team underpinned by policies, processes and checklists for contract review. Key Responsibilities Conduct contract reviews and negotiate commercial contracts, including customers, partners, suppliers and Framework/Call‑Offs. Lead and support contract negotiations under Public Sector Frameworks. Advise on subcontractor relationships, including flow‑down of obligations and compliance with prime contract terms. Identify risks and deviations from company policy with a comprehensive, eagle‑eye review. Engage stakeholders, balancing risk against reward and aligning solutions with business needs. Negotiate actively, listening with empathy to deliver optimal outcomes. Escalate policy deviations, explaining contract risks in plain English. Collaborate across functions to develop internal policies, procedures and best practices for contracts. Act as a trusted advisor to the business, thinking in terms of solutions. Qualifications Qualified solicitor (UK or Ireland) or experienced Contracts Manager with commercial contracts training. Extensive experience in commercial contracts within the IT services sector (open‑mind). Proven experience working with UK Public Sector Frameworks. Strong understanding of Subcontractor Agreements and Public Procurement Rules. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment. Strong attention to detail, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at all levels. Solid grasp of legal and regulatory compliance – GDPR, NIS2, AI Act, and DORA – is desirable but not essential. Additional Information & Benefits Share in our success: excellent base salary plus bonus and an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success scheme. Inclusive culture: celebrating diversity and committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. Professional growth: peer mentorship programs and career development opportunities. Work‑life balance: flexible working arrangements. Supportive community: collaboration, respect and mutual support. Health & safety: private medical and life insurance, free eye tests, glasses contributions. Tech benefits: innovative Tech Scheme, incentivised certifications and accreditations (AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat). Profit share: quarter‑based employee profit‑share scheme. Additional perks: Pathways Career Development Quarterly programme and other exciting benefits. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Consulting Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Location London, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr