Commercial Contracts Manager

Overview

In this role you will support Cirrus Logic’s global business from Edinburgh by drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial and technology contracts. You will advise on data protection, AI and IP licensing, and help manage contractual risk while collaborating with cross-functional teams across locations. You’ll drive improvements in AI-assisted contract review and manage the in-house contract management system. This role offers international exposure and a chance to contribute to a leading signal-processing company with an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on commercial and technology contracts
• Support strategic supplier and services arrangements
• Manage contractual risk and provide guidance on data protection, AI and IP licensing
• Contribute commercial input on contract issues and assist other legal team members
• Develop and enhance AI usage in contract review and management
• Maintain and develop in-house contract management system and metrics

Key requirements

• Extensive experience as a commercial contracts paralegal or contracts manager, or solicitor (in-house or private practice)
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
• Experience using AI tools for contract review and analysis
• Exposure to technology/IT contracts, SaaS/software licensing, IP licensing, and services/supplier contracts
• Commercial awareness balancing legal risk with business objectives
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication; strong stakeholder management and client-service skills
• Collaborative and adaptable, able to work across time zones and diverse teams

• Collaborative
• Adaptable
• Strong communication
• AI tools for contract review
• Contract management systems
• Data protection within licensing and services contracts

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