Contract Manager - Legal Services Category (3-month FTC)

Role: Legal Services Category - Contract Manager

Salary: £56kLength: 3 months

Location: London 2 days on-site

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract Contract Hours: Full-TimeMy client is looking for an experienced Legal Services Contract Relationship Manager to lead the management of high-value legal services contracts within a public sector regulatory environment. You will be responsible for supplier performance, contract compliance, value for money and strong stakeholder relationships, working closely with external law firms, procurement and senior internal stakeholders.

Your new role

• Lead contract and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for legal services contracts
• Manage performance, KPIs, SLAs, budgets and risk
• Lead negotiations and resolve disputes with legal suppliers
• Support procurement and re-procurement activity, including tendering
• Produce reports for senior management and governance forums

What you'll need to succeed

• Significant experience in public sector contract management
• Strong legal knowledge, gained through training or professional experience
• Extensive experience managing legal services contracts and/or working with law firms as suppliers
• Proven ability to manage and resolve disputes with senior stakeholders and suppliers
• Confident operator at senior level with strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Demonstrable experience in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Proactive, resilient and able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in returnThis is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving the delivery and performance of critical legal services within a values-led public organisation.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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