Legal Services Contract Manager

Overview

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a National Regulatory Body in their search for an Interim Legal Services Contract Manager to join on a short-term fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to oversee high-value legal services contracts and play a key role in managing relationships with external law firms supporting investigations and case progression.

Job Details

• Job Title: Legal Services Contract Manager (Interim)
• Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in London
• Salary: £56,000 - £62,000 per annum (pro rata)
• Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (3 months)
• Hours: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contractual relationships with external law firms delivering legal services.
• Oversee supplier performance, ensuring KPIs, SLAs and compliance standards are met.
• Lead on quarterly performance and governance meetings with suppliers.
• Analyse performance data and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate reporting, agendas and documentation for contract review meetings.
• Address issues and concerns, escalating where appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across legal, operations and procurement.
• Support re-procurement activity, including tender coordination and supplier transitions.
• Ensure value for money and effective contract delivery throughout the contract lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in contract management within a public sector or regulatory environment.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance frameworks.
• Ideally experience working with legal services contracts or law firms.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate at a senior level with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience analysing performance data and driving service improvement.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills, including reporting and presenting to senior audiences.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic interim opportunity to work within a high-impact regulatory environment, managing key legal service providers and contributing to performance improvement and contract governance at a critical time.

For more information, please contact Alfie Robinson at Morgan Hunt.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.