Contracts & Compliance Manager

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management

• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and renewal
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and clauses
• Advise stakeholders on contractual risks, obligations, and commercial implications
• Monitor contract performance, milestones, and compliance
• Drive improvements in contract management processes and systems
• Work with frameworks such as UK DEFCONs and US FAR/DFARS (desirable)

Compliance & Governance

• Monitor and interpret regulatory and legal developments
• Conduct compliance risk assessments, audits, and gap analyses
• Support policy development and implementation
• Deliver training and guidance on compliance matters
• Assist with investigations and incident management

Export Control

• Support compliance with UK, EU, and US export control and sanctions regimes (desirable)

Requirements

About You

You are a commercially minded professional with strong legal or compliance expertise and the ability to work confidently across multiple stakeholders. We would like you to have a legal or relevant professional qualification, good judgement and be a confident decision-maker.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in contracts management and/or compliance
• Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory frameworks
• Legal or relevant professional qualification
• Experience in a technology or regulated industry environment
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience with defence or government contracting frameworks
• Knowledge of export controls
• Legal or relevant professional qualification

Benefits

We recognise the value of exceptional talent. That's why this role is backed by an excellent salary and benefits package.

Although the role is advertised as remote, the successful candidate may be occasionally required to attend meetings at company offices or other locations within the UK as business needs arise.

Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.