Legal Services Contract Manager

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a National Regulatory Body in their search for an Interim Legal Services Contract Manager to join on a short-term fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to oversee high-value legal services contracts and play a key role in managing relationships with external law firms supporting investigations and case progression.



In this role, you will take ownership of contract and supplier relationship management for external legal providers. You will act as the central point of coordination between law firms and internal stakeholders, ensuring performance, compliance and value for money are consistently delivered.



A key focus of the role will be leading on performance and governance of legal services contracts, including coordinating quarterly review meetings with law firms. You will analyse KPIs and performance data, address issues and concerns, and support continuous improvement across service delivery. You will also be responsible for preparing reports, contributing to meeting agendas, presenting on key areas, and ensuring actions are followed through.



Alongside this, you will support upcoming re-procurement activity, including coordinating stakeholder input, supporting tender processes and managing supplier transitions or exits where required.



This is a stakeholder-heavy role requiring strong relationship management skills. You will work closely with internal teams including legal, operations and procurement, as well as engaging with senior stakeholders within external law firms. The role requires someone who can operate confidently at this level, influence effectively, and ensure contracts are delivering against organisational objectives.



The successful candidate will bring strong experience in contract and supplier management within a public sector or regulatory environment. Experience working with legal services contracts or law firms is highly desirable, alongside the ability to manage performance frameworks and drive improvement.



Job Title: Legal Services Contract Manager (Interim)

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in London

Salary: £56,000 - £62,000 per annum (pro rata)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (3 months)

Hours: Full-time





Key Responsibilities

· Manage contractual relationships with external law firms delivering legal services.

· Oversee supplier performance, ensuring KPIs, SLAs and compliance standards are met.

· Lead on quarterly performance and governance meetings with suppliers.

· Analyse performance data and identify areas for improvement.

· Coordinate reporting, agendas and documentation for contract review meetings.

· Address issues and concerns, escalating where appropriate.

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders across legal, operations and procurement.

· Support re-procurement activity, including tender coordination and supplier transitions.

· Ensure value for money and effective contract delivery throughout the contract lifecycle.



Candidate Profile

· Proven experience in contract management within a public sector or regulatory environment.

· Experience managing supplier relationships and performance frameworks.

· Ideally experience working with legal services contracts or law firms.

· Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

· Ability to operate at a senior level with both internal and external stakeholders.

· Experience analysing performance data and driving service improvement.

· Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

· Strong communication skills, including reporting and presenting to senior audiences.





Why Apply?

This is a fantastic interim opportunity to work within a high-impact regulatory environment, managing key legal service providers and contributing to performance improvement and contract governance at a critical time.



If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Alfie Robinson at Morgan Hunt on for more information.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.