Contracts Manager

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Introduction

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people, and society.

We’re looking for a talented and commercially minded Contracts Manager to join our close-knit team based out of the Manchester / Leeds area

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this role is to provide legal, commercial and administrative support to the legal team and dentsu’s media trading business in relation to routine contract and procurement requirements, procedures, training and advice

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on routine commercial agreements across a variety of areas but generally focused on media and trading
• Advise in connection with contract interpretation and initial dispute resolution
• Support in relation to development and deployment of new commercial initiatives
• Provide support to business teams in contractual negotiations with media partners and sometimes clients. This includes being able to efficiently provide a risk assessment of proposed contracts, clearly distinguishing between critical and less critical risks
• Help develop and deliver training and initiatives to assist business stakeholders in managing risk / contract compliance
• Assist with implementation of best practice in compliance and contract management

Qualifications + Skills

• Strong experience reviewing, drafting a negotiating commercial contracts
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, solutions-focused and able to communicate clearly
• Able to operate with ownership, organisation and follow-through
• Highly collaborative and relationships-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Values being part of a close-knit team

What we offer

• This is a permanent role 
• The team is based out of our Manchester and Leeds offices, with 4 days a week working from home, and 1 day a week alternating between each office.
• As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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