Legal Contract and Supplier Relationship Manager

We are looking for a proactive and commercially-minded Legal Contract and Supplier Relationship Manager (official job title as Supplier Relationship Manager ) to lead in overseeing our external legal services contracts. What''s in it for you: Make a significant contribution in driving value for money in one of our largest operational areas Showcase your financial management and supplier management skills in managing legal services contract for the largest legal regulator in England and Wales Be the key liaison with our external legal suppliers Enjoy a collaborative and purposeful working environment The role Sitting at the heart of our legal operations, you will be responsible for ensuring that supplier relationships are well-managed, performance is tightly monitored, and contracts deliver value, quality, and compliance. With your proven experience in financial management of contracts, you will take ownership of legal spend tracking, forecasting, and reporting, supporting the organisation in making informed decisions. You will lead supplier performance reviews, tackle issues head-on, and champion continuous improvement - always looking for ways to enhance services, reduce risk, and drive better value for money. You will manage the full lifecycle of our legal services agreements - from the early stages of tendering and negotiation, right through to day-to-day performance monitoring, renewals, and contract close-out. Working closely with both external legal providers and ..... full job details .....