At Adaptable Recruitment we have an Exciting Opportunity for a Legal Documentation Manager to join a leading chartered engineering consultancy company in the Liverpool area.

Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experience
Working hours: 9 - 5.30 - Fully office based
Holidays: 25 days holiday plus bank
Benefits: Enhanced benefits package

Open to Part-time for the right candidate

Main Responsibilities to include:

• Conduct technical reviews of formal contract documents, including Appointments and Collateral Warranties, to ensure compliance and consistency with company policies and industry standards.
• Liaise with contractors and clients to raise and resolve queries related to specific aspects of formal documents, utilising our "Red Flag" list to identify and address potential issues.
• Propose and implement necessary changes or updates to formal documents, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review fee quotations, ensuring they comply with company policies, include all relevant terms, and maintain consistency across projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues and legal support to seek technical advice on areas of uncertainty or new/unusual terms in contracts.
• Prioritise documents in line with client expectations and credit control requirements to ensure timely delivery and accuracy.
• Update and maintain company-standard fee quote templates to ensure they reflect current business practices and client needs.
• Regularly update company-standard Terms & Conditions and ensure they are issued appropriately for relevant projects.
• Monitor and track fee approvals/instructions to proceed with work, ensuring proper documentation and client alignment.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records for each project, ensuring documentation is readily available when needed.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience in managing and reviewing formal contract documentation, ideally within a construction or similar industry.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, clients, and legal teams.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Knowledge of standard fee quotation processes, Terms & Conditions, and regulatory compliance is beneficial.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, where the role can grow and adapt as you develop in the position and deepen your expertise.