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 scale-up business but with the added security and long-term backing from well-known 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 scale-up 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 fast-paced dynamic and result-driven 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 long-term 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 pre-award 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 cross-functionally 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 contract-related opportunities or threats.

About you

At Believ we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and high-performing team accustomed to working at pace in an ever-evolving 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 ever-changing 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 forward-thinking attitude with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritise demands when under deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary.
• 33 days annual leave including 8 Bank Holiday days.
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app personal medical insurance critical illness cover and dental insurance.
• Pension contribution.
• Access to our car benefit scheme.
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.

Location

The business is currently based in our offices in Southwark London. The position is full-time hybrid working a minimum of three days per week (Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday) in either our London Cardiff or Edinburgh offices with flexibility to work from home around that if desired.

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.