Senior Manager, Contracts and Corporate Governance (Energy)

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Senior Manager, Contracts and Corporate Governance (Energy)

Job ID: 15022
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London
The UK's leading energy & utilities recruitment specialists
Full time
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4 weeks ago
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Up to £85,000
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Our client, a global leader in driving sustainability and energy transformation, is looking for a Senior Manager, Contracts and Corporate Governance to join their team. This is a critical role in supporting their legal, contracts and corporate governance functions. Reporting to the General Counsel, you’ll oversee contract negotiations, corporate record-keeping, risk management and process optimisation. If you have a strong background in legal, contract administration, contract origination, or corporate governance combined with experience in energy transactional documents – apply today!   Key responsibilities:
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including MSAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, leases, and settlement agreements
  • Identify and mitigate legal and business risks, ensuring all internal approvals are secured
  • Manage Delegation of Approval Authorities (DOAA) & oversee contract DocuSign execution
  • Maintain contract database, track key contractual obligations, and manage renewals.
  • Oversee corporate governance best practices, including maintaining document registries and corporate records
  • Work closely with Business Development, Legal, Finance, and Regulatory teams to align processes and compliance
  • Support regulatory filings related to energy and privacy matters
  • Implement process improvements, automation, and best practices to enhance efficiency
  Skills and Experience required:
  • 7-10 years of experience in contract management, corporate governance, legal administration, or a related discipline
  • Background in energy sector contracts is advantageous.
  • Exceptional analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and outstanding communication
  • Expertise in MS Office and contract lifecycle management systems (preferably IntelAgree)
  • Entrepreneurial, resilient, adaptable, with passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments but can also work independently
  • Able to navigate and contribute effectively within a dynamic, multicultural organisation
  • Experience working with diverse portfolio of clients, adapting to business needs and cultural perspectives

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