Legal Manager

Legal ManagerGrade: UKRI - Band FSalary: £58, 589 per annumContract Type: PermanentHours: Full-time - 37 hours a week (a small amount of remote working is possible, but this role does require regular onsite attendance)Location: BGS headquarters in Keyworth in NottinghamClosing date: 23rd November 2025Interview date: 9th December 2025A great benefits package is offered including an outstanding pension scheme 30 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAbout youAre you a highly skilled and experienced legal and contracts negotiator, expert in providing pragmatic legal advice and legal drafting solutions? You will advise in relation to and then facilitate the undertaking of commercial and collaborative work, contributing to navigating complex bid/tender opportunities and then securing and maintaining contracts/agreements on optimal and legally secure terms.Travel within the UK, or occasionally overseas, will be required in this role.The following specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post will be assessed at shortlist (S) stage, interview (I) stage, or both (SandI).Essential Law degree or other degree with relevant legal/commercial contracts experience and qualifications (S) Substantial amount of experience (with demonstrable evidence of successful outcomes) of leading the management of complex legal and contractual processes associated with commercial tender, contract, and research agreement work; to include leading and handling negotiations with customers ..... full job details .....