Commercial Contracts Manager & Legal Advisor

Company: BMS Performance
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

Senior commercial contracts opportunity with a long-established engineering business

Play a key role in protecting commercial interests while enabling business growth

Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations and Finance on complex projects

Full-time, permanent position with excellent benefits

Commercial Contracts Manager & Legal Advisor

Location: Manchester, Stockport, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Chesterfield

The Role:

Take ownership of the full contractual lifecycle for engineered projects, from reviewing NDAs and negotiating contracts through to project governance, claims management and dispute resolution. You’ll provide commercial and non-contentious legal support, helping secure commercially sound agreements while managing contractual risk and supporting successful project delivery.

Requirements:

At least 5 years’ experience drafting and negotiating complex project agreements

Strong knowledge of liability, indemnities, warranties, liquidated damages, insurance and performance security

Confident negotiator with strong commercial judgement

Degree in Law or Quantity Surveying

The Package:

60,000-70,000 basic salary

Company car or car allowance

27 days’ annual leave plus public holidays

Pension and life assurance

The Company:

Join a respected family business with over 60 years of success, recognised for its customer centric approach, long-term relationships and reputation for delivering specialist engineering solutions. If you’re looking for a senior commercial contracts role where you can make a real impact, apply today.

Location: Manchester, Stockport, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Chesterfield

Posted: August 26th, 2026