Job Description

What is the purpose of this role?

Ensure KAM w compliant with its commercial and regulatory obligations.
Support and help inform the SMT’s decision making.
Manage and mitigate risks/issues which arise.

To be the primary point of contact for commercial and legal support at KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) with specific responsibility for the legal interpretation and construction of the Franchise Agreement and all day-to-day legal and commercial matters.

To advise the Finance and Commercial Director, the wider KAM Executive and Senior Management Group on all legal and commercial decisions and potential risks which may affect the Franchise.

To provide a focal point for all contractual interaction with the client and to liaise and negotiate as required.

To provide primary commercial and legal support on the successful finalization of key KAM projects including, but not limited to:

What will this role involve?

To provide commercial support to the Finance and Commercial Director, the Executive and the Senior Management

Advise on the delivery of the Franchise obligations and other more general commercial and legal matters.

To lead the Commercial and legal function to ensure KAMs compliance with the Franchise Agreement.

Be the focal point for all commercial and legal interaction with the client

To ensure that necessary contracts are in place and support procurement with the negotiation of supplier contractual terms, so that the Franchisee can deliver fully its obligations under the Franchise Agreement.

To develop a constructive relationship with the client which is based on a shared vision of collaboration and consistent compliance with our legal and contractual duties and obligations.

To enhance the commercial and legal function and further embed a greater level of understanding throughout the business.

To advise KAM management on the detail of the Franchise Agreement, identifying risks and opportunities as they arise.

To advise and support KAM management on general legal queries.

To liaise closely with the KAM Executive and Senior Management Group in relation to negotiations with the client, provide support on negotiating strategies and tactics, attend negotiations and support follow up actions.

To provide a focal point for all Commercial and Legal interaction with the Client and other third parties

Liaise with Keolis group legal to ensure best practice and uniformity across the business.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience at a senior commercial level of working within a service delivery organization. Experience of operating within complex contract arrangements in a commercial environment with a focus on delivery. Experience of managing contract compliance and assessing/minimizing business risk. Experience of maximizing business potential by developing opportunities. Good knowledge of contract law. The ability to form excellent relationships both internally and externally. Qualification: Qualified Accountant or relevant degree in Business or Law.