Contracts Manager

Legal Contracts Manager - (Compliance and Governance)Location: LondonSalary: CompetitiveWe are seeking a dedicated Legal Contracts Manager - (Compliance and Governance) to lead on contractual and regulatory compliance under the National Rail Contract (NRC). This role is crucial for ensuring that all Shadow Operator obligations are managed, evidenced, and adhered to from a legal, governance, and contract-management perspective.Day-to-day of the role:Lead on tracking, interpreting, and delivering all contractual obligations under the NRC, ensuring products and outputs are delivered in accordance with agreed scope and contractual commitments.Provide assurance that any proposed changes affecting contractual deliverables within the Accepted and Transitional Programme are lawfully managed, controlled, and compliant from a contract perspective.Maintain an accurate, up-to-date repository of all franchise-related contractual correspondence within the Contract Management System.Work collaboratively across internal teams to improve understanding of the NRC, gather compliance evidence, and ensure clear alignment with contractual obligations.Maintain effective working relationships with relevant government stakeholders.Act as the internal champion for all compliance matters relating to the Shadow Operator function.Develop expert knowledge of the NRC and serve as the primary compliance lead for all Shadow Operator activities.Ensure full organisational compliance with NRC requirements, ..... full job details .....