In this role you act as the contractual and commercial focal point for bidding and managing contracts within the UK and EMEA, working closely with CAE legal and the Defence and Security team. You shape commercial responses, review customer agreements, and support negotiations to protect business interests. You collaborate with bid teams to align strategy, risks, and compliance, ensuring timely, compliant outcomes. This role offers exposure to high-stakes defence contracting and cross-functional collaboration with global teams.
Responsibilities
Serve as primary contact for contractual matters with customers and internal stakeholders
Review customer contract proposals (NDAs, Teaming Agreements, TAAs, Contracts) and provide CAE position with legal
Participate in Business Winning Bid Teams and generate Commercial Response to RFPs aligned with strategy
Assist Bids and Proposals Manager with Proposal Documentation (Commercial Volume, Risk & Opportunities Registers, Compliance Matrices)
Perform commercial/contractual reviews of proposal documents
Support negotiation strategy development and participate in contract negotiations
Prepare and negotiate contracts and amendments with CAE legal oversight
Advise on compliance and flow-down of terms to subcontractors
Support subcontract negotiations with Programme Management
Identify contractual liabilities, risks, issues, and disputes; report to CAE legal and craft mitigation plans
Maintain contractual records and ensure compliance with Corporate Policies and Procedures
Perform other duties as required
Key requirements
At least 7 years of experience in a commercial, marketing, or business-related field
Extensive knowledge of contract law and UK MoD terms and conditions (e.g., DEFCONs) and public procurement
Strong business acumen
Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills
Strong negotiating skills
Knowledge of data protection legislation (desirable)
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in bid/project teams
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project)
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