Legal Contracts Specialist

Legal Contracts Specialist – Cambridgeshire (Hybrid, minimum 1 day a week office based) Salary Guide: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time We are partnering with a leading organisation in the energy sector who are seeking to recruit am In-House Legal Contracts Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional seeking a long-term role within a dynamic and forward-thinking business. The Role You will be responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle across a broad range of commercial agreements. This includes reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on contract terms and conditions. The role requires a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Manage the end-to-end process of commercial contract drafting, review, negotiation, and administration. Advise on terms and conditions and contractual risk management. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure compliance and contract alignment with business objectives. Support contract renewals and variations, including off-shore contracting where applicable. Maintain effective contract records and documentation using Microsoft Office and related software. About You: Strong background in reviewing and managing commercial contracts. Experience in the renewable energy or engineering sector would be advantageous, but not essential. Offshore contracting experience would be an advantage, not essential. Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to work calmly under pressure. High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Computer literate and confident using current software packages, particularly Microsoft Office. Qualifications: A qualified Solicitor or formal legal qualification is preferred, though equivalent experience will be considered. An engineering qualification or exposure to an engineering environment would be beneficial. Working Arrangements: Hybrid working model with one day per week in the Cambridgeshire office as a minimum. If you are interested in being considered for the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on 07902701818 or at chris.ewles@lhh.com LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Location: Cambridgeshire, UK, GB

Posted Date: 10/30/2025