Commercial Partner
*Location:  Bath, Once Every 2 Weeks
*Job Type: Full-time
*Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Join our GBS Commercial Team as a Commercial Partner, where you will play a pivotal role in providing commercial support across our operations in the UK & Europe region. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in commercial law, particularly in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts. You will act as a key point of contact for commercial matters and collaborate with the wider team.
Role Responsibilities:
*Provide commercial support and guidance on bidding, contractual, and other commercial matters.
*Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal documents including teaming agreements, confidentiality agreements, tenders, proposals, and customer contract terms and conditions.
*Support internal and external contacts on commercial issues that may arise post-contract award.
*Perform the Commercial Partner role in line with internal governance and delegations.
*Support the preparation of bids from a commercial perspective, including the generation of proposals, identification of commercial risks, and review of terms and conditions.
*Draft and negotiate a variety of contracts in accordance with the Contract Principles and delegation matrix.
*Provide advice and guidance on commercial issues that may arise post-contract signature such as disputes, payment issues, and contract completion.
*Support the wider Commercial Team on commercial projects and implement new commercial working practices to optimise productivity.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Law Degree qualified or equivalent experience, e.g., experience in MoD contracts.
*Demonstrable understanding and working knowledge of different contractual agreements (contracts, confidentiality agreements, MOUs, teaming agreements, export control agreements, etc.), key contractual terms and conditions (DEFCONS, etc.), liabilities, and pricing arrangements.
*Ability to understand the implications of contractual clauses relating to IPR, ITAR, government transparency requirements, and security.
*Highly numerate with proficiency in MS Office tools and similar IT systems.
*Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
*Self-motivated, well-organised, and methodical in approach to work.
*Flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic about contributing to the team and business growth.
*Ability to work independently as well as integrate within a team.
Benefits:
*Flexible working hours and location.
*Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
*Engagement in diverse and challenging projects.
*Access to professional development and growth opportunities.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially those from