Join Our Team!
Vix Technology is on the forefront of shaping the future of public transportation with innovative technology solutions. With more than 35 years of experience, we specialize in automatic fare collection, transit analytics, and information systems. We are looking for a talented Lawyer (1-3 PQE) / Contract Manager to join our expanding team in Manchester.
At Vix, diversity is at our core; we believe that individual perspectives drive collective success. We encourage professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply and join our mission in revolutionising public transit.
The Role
As a Lawyer/Contract Manager, you will be responsible for handling a variety of legal matters, drafting, and negotiating contracts, and ensuring that our company complies with applicable laws and regulations. You will work closely with various stakeholders to support business objectives while managing legal risks.
Please note - this position requires full time on-site attendance at our Manchester offices, Monday to Friday. To have your application considered, you will need to hold UK citizenship or ILR status. Vix is unable to consider applicants with other residency status at this time.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts and agreements including supplier contracts, service agreements, and licenses.
- Providing legal advice and support to internal teams on a wide range of legal issues.
- Conducting legal research and staying up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations.
- Assisting in the resolution of disputes and claims, as well as managing litigation processes when necessary.
- Supporting compliance initiatives and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and legal requirements.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Essential:
- Qualified lawyer with 1-3 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
- Autonomous self-starter.
- Experience with government contracts, contract management.
- Experience in contract law and drafting/negotiating contracts.
- Strong understanding of commercial law and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.
Desirable:
- Experience in the technology or public transportation sectors.
- Knowledge of procurement law and regulations.
- Familiarity with international business laws.
- Experience managing legal risks in a corporate environment.
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
Besides the opportunity to work for a global company that is customer and people focused, we offer:
- A focus on learning and development
- A great team of like-minded professionals
- Private Healthcare
- Income Protection Scheme
- Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Benefit Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eyecare Vouchers
Sounds good? Then apply now. Get on board today!
Add your resume and anything else to showcase why you would be a great addition to our team. We regret that this position is only available for UK citizens/Residents with indefinite leave to remain in the UK with current full time work rights for the United Kingdom, currently residing in the UK.
No recruitment agencies, please! We won’t accept any introductions.
Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.
What We Do
Vix Technology has been designing, delivering, operating and maintaining some of the world's leading transit ticketing systems for the past 35 years. With customers in 200 cities across the globe, we are passionate about providing a better customer journey for passengers.
Our innovative smart booking, ticketing and secure payment systems have helped make public transport more accessible and more cost effective to operate, and we continue to look ahead and shape the way transport moves for the future. Our teams launched the first smart card ticketing system in Hong Kong in 1997, and continued the pace with the first U.S. account-based fare collection system in Salt Lake City, Utah.
We work with global transit operators to help improve their passenger journey, and we’re always looking for people who share our values to help deliver our next innovative solution. With more than 500 employees in offices across 10 countries, we’re diverse, global and excited to talk to you about our commitment to improve the customer journey.
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