For us, tech has never been about just hardware or software. It’s about people. It’s our meaningful relationships, deep expertise and practical know-how in technology that drive what we do. We put our customers, our partners and the environment at the heart of everything we do and our people are the difference that make the difference.
At boxxe, we understand, we collaborate, we simplify, we care and we deliver; together we are making tech human.
Your Mission
As Paralegal / Contracts Manager, you will support the Legal Counsel and wider business in the review, drafting, negotiation, administration and management of a broad range of commercial agreements. You will play a central role in enabling efficient and compliant contracting across both public and private sector customers, while supporting broader legal and commercial activities.
You will work collaboratively with stakeholders across sales, procurement, operations, finance, bids/tenders and senior leadership, helping balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environment.
How you’ll fit in to the big picture
You will be a key member of the in-house legal function, acting as a first point of contact for contracting matters and helping to ensure the business operates efficiently, safely and in line with its risk appetite. Your role will be instrumental in improving contract turnaround times, reducing legal bottlenecks and strengthening contract governance and consistency across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing
Commercial Contracting
· Review, draft, amend and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
o Customer and supplier terms
o Framework and call-off agreements
o NDAs and data processing agreements
o Statements of work
o Consultancy, services, software and licensing agreements
o Variations, renewals and termination documents
· Support negotiations across public and private sector customers and suppliers
· Identify legal and commercial risks and escalate where appropriate
· Ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk appetite
Contract Management & Governance
· Maintain and improve templates, clause libraries and playbooks
· Support development of a central contract repository
· Track obligations, renewal dates, and key contract terms
· Assist with contract lifecycle management (signing, filing, version control)
· Drive consistency and efficiency in contracting processes
Public Sector Support
· Assist with public sector frameworks, call-offs and tender documentation
· Support bid/tender teams by reviewing contractual risk
· Ensure contractual positions are operationally and commercially workable
Stakeholder Support
· Act as first point of contact for internal contracting queries
· Provide clear, practical legal guidance to non-legal teams
· Build strong cross-functional relationships
· Deliver training on contracting processes and legal basics
Ad Hoc Legal / Commercial Support
· Support Legal Counsel with general legal and governance matters
· Assist with document coordination and administrative tasks
· Help manage external legal providers
· Contribute to process improvements and legal operations initiatives
What experience we think you’ll need
Essential
· Experience in an in-house legal, paralegal, or contracts management role
· Strong experience with commercial contract drafting and negotiation
· Solid understanding of contract law and commercial risk
· Excellent drafting, redlining, and document review skills
· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
· Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
· Organised, detail-focused, and pragmatic approach
Desirable
· Experience in technology, IT services, or managed services sector
· Exposure to public sector procurement and frameworks
· Knowledge of data protection, IP, licensing, and service levels
· Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools
· Understanding of risk allocation (liability, indemnities, warranties, etc.)
Personal Attributes
· Commercially astute and pragmatic
· Calm under pressure
· Proactive and self-sufficient
· Collaborative and relationship-focused
· High integrity and sound judgement
· Able to balance legal risk with business needs
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. boxxe does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All our employment is based on qualification, excellence, and business need.
Skills Required
- Experience in an in-house legal, paralegal, or contracts management role
- Strong experience with commercial contract drafting and negotiation
- Solid understanding of contract law and commercial risk
- Excellent drafting, redlining, and document review skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Organised, detail-focused, and pragmatic approach
- Experience in technology, IT services, or managed services sector
- Exposure to public sector procurement and frameworks
- Knowledge of data protection, IP, licensing, and service levels
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools
- Understanding of risk allocation (liability, indemnities, warranties)
What We Do
At the heart of who we are is our conviction that we must make life better with tech. For us, tech has never been about just hardware or software, they are our tools. It’s about people. It’s our meaningful relationships, deep expertise and practical know-how in technology that drives what we do. We put our people, our customers, our partners and the environment at the heart of everything we do and our people are the difference that makes the difference. Tech is always advancing and together we have the agility to move with it and to deploy the right solutions to drive growth. Through our deep expertise, practical know-how and collaborative approach, we implement flexible tech solutions to accelerate growth. We give people the confidence to use technology to be their best and better – commercially, socially and sustainably
