Commercial Partner

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