Commercial Contract Specialist

Believ: ABOUT US

At Believ formerly known as Liberty Charge we believe sustainable transport should be accessible to everyone. Were a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UKs most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesnt cost the earth and leaves no one behind.

We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable high quality charging networks at pace at scale and at zero cost.

We offer all the advantages of being a scaleup business but with the added security and longterm backing from wellknown parents Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner Virgin Media O2 and Zouk Capital (who manage the Governments Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund).

Youll be joining this exciting journey at the start of our scaleup phase and work with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. Youll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fastpaced dynamic and resultdriven environment.

About the role

We are seeking a Commercial Contract Specialist to support the Public Sector Sales and Tenders team with managing commercial and legal risks within complex contracts with UK Local Authorities for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects.

The role operates in the tender phase of the sales process with a focus on contract reviews risk assessment and mitigation.

This role is critical to driving strategic partnerships securing longterm agreements and ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes that align with our business objectives and public sector requirements.

This is not a legal role but a thorough understanding of the legal implications of contracts is essential to deliver a balanced contract review.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the contract review process to ensure contract documents received at point of tender are thoroughly assessed clarified and where necessary supported through preaward negotiation ensuring agreements align with commercial regulatory and strategic business objectives including property interest agreements (leases/licenses).
• Analyse and interpret legal documents to identify and mitigate contractual risks.
• Provide advice and recommendations to business partners on potential contractual issues (e.g. insurances liabilities termination rights KPIs SLAs and deliverables).
• Collaborate crossfunctionally with legal finance operations and technical teams to structure contracts that mitigate risks and ensure project feasibility.
• Ensure compliance with UK public sector procurement regulations contract law Local Authority procurement frameworks funding models and industry best practices.
• Participate in contract review and approval processes.
• Craft and propose contract clarification questions to Clients during the tender stage to ensure contracts are robust and fit for purpose.
• Ensure any modifications to contracts agreed at tender stage are properly documented and aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare and present contract summaries and reports to SLT.

• Maintain comprehensive records of all contract negotiations to ensure transparency and accuracy including approval chains.
• Provide occasional guidance and support in the negotiation of contract renewals in collaboration with Account Managers.
• Stay informed on industry trends relevant legislation and market conditions to proactively advise on potential contractrelated opportunities or threats.

About you

At Believ we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and highperforming team accustomed to working at pace in an everevolving industry and we are looking for people who are as passionate as us about cutting carbon emissions and providing cleaner air for all. The successful candidate will have the following attributes and skills:

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

• Essential: Understanding of contract structures risk mitigation and commercial agreements.
• Preferred: Direct experience with contract law public procurement regulations or EV infrastructure agreements.
• A background in commercial law or contract negotiation / management.
• Experience of reviewing commercial contracts and identifying risks in public procurement / Local Authority contracts.
• Familiarity with using framework agreements as the basis for contractual structures.
• Knowledge of the wider EV industry would be beneficial but not essential.

Skills

• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity in an everchanging landscape.
• Well organised with an exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate contract terms explain complex concepts and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to simplify complex legal terminology and provide clear actionable commercial insights to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with framework and contract templates terms and standard clauses used across the EV industry.

• Positive forwardthinking attitude with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritise demands when under deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year*
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app personal medical insurance critical illness cover dental optical & travel insurance income protection and life assurance
• Pension contribution matched up to 10
• Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.
• 24 hours a year Volunteer Time Off to support causes that are important to you
• Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers
• Access to VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds)
• Enhanced parental leave policies

* This perk can only be availed for the following calendar year by employees who started before 1st December

Location

The business is currently based in our office in Southwark. The position is full time hybrid with 3 days (Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday) based in the office. Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.