Commercial Contracts Manager

Role | Commercial Contracts Manager
Company | Leading Environmental Organisation
Based | Cambridge
Hybrid | On average 2 days a month in the office
Offer | £45,000 - £52,000 per annum + benefits
We are working with a leading environmental organisation who are recruiting for a Legal Manager. The role is primarily remote, with an expectation to attend their Cambridge office approximately two days per month.
The organisation is seeking a commercially minded legal professional who can take ownership of contract negotiation and client engagement, supporting corporate subscribers from around the world. The role will focus on ensuring agreements are legally sound, commercially robust, and aligned with the organisation’s charitable mission.
Typical duties would include
* Own commercial contracts end-to-end, from drafting to negotiation, including subscriptions and collaboration agreements.
* Onboard and manage corporate clients, guiding them confidently through contractual terms.
* Advise on IP, reputational issues, and charity-specific legal constraints.
* Help the organisation manage risk, maintain compliance, and safeguard biodiversity data.
* Collaborate across the wider organisation, including finance, partnerships, and operations.
The successful candidate
* 2-3+ years PQE in commercial contracts, or exceptional legal/commercial experience (legal execs considered).
* Confident negotiator with corporate clients, capable of handling complex agreements.
* Strong commercial awareness, detail-oriented, and able to make practical decisions.
* Culturally aware with international experience a plus; clients are global.
* Motivated by environmental or conservation impact, thriving in a charity-led setting.
Knowledge of data privacy or risk management helpful but not essential.
If this role looks like the new challenge you are looking for, please apply via the advert or contact Calum at Eclectic Recruitment.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions