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Who we are Since 1843, The Economist Group has championed independence, excellence and openness, helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges shaping the world. Today, we are building on that legacy as a global media and information-services company powered by digital innovation, analytical rigour and evidence-based insight. Across our three businesses - The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education - we deliver trusted analysis and insights to individuals and organisations in more than 170 countries. United by a shared purpose to drive progress, we empower decision-makers to make sense of change and chart a course through an increasingly complex world. As a colleague, you will be part of a culture that values ideas, encourages ownership and holds itself to high standards. We invest in people who are curious, thoughtful and adaptable, whether they are launching new products, reporting on global events or harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to improve how we work. Here, fresh thinking is taken seriously, ambition is matched by integrity, and great work is recognised. Working across disciplines, geographies and perspectives, we are united by a commitment to innovation, excellence and creating meaningful impact. The Legal Contracts Manager plays a pivotal role within the Legal Contracts team, acting as the first point of entry for all legal and contractual requests submitted to the Legal team. This role sits at the intersection of legal analysis and review, contract management, and legal operational administration. While the position involves a significant administrative component, it requires strong legal judgment, sound contractual knowledge, and the ability to triage, assess, and respond to a high volume of time sensitive legal requests with confidence and professionalism. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the central legal contracts inbox, which functions as the primary gate for all requests into the legal team. This requires the ability to understand the substance and seriousness of incoming requests, identify the appropriate level of legal review required, and allocate or escalate matters efficiently within the team. The role demands legal acumen comparable to that of a junior lawyer or recently qualified professional, combined with exceptional organisational skills and the resilience to perform under sustained pressure. Key Responsibilities: Legal Contracts Inbox The role holder will manage and oversee the central legal contracts inbox, ensuring all incoming requests from sales, commercial, and internal stakeholders are acknowledged promptly, assessed accurately, and handled in line with internal processes and service expectations. This includes exercising judgment to determine the nature of each request, its urgency, legal complexity, and risk profile, and deciding whether the matter can be addressed directly, requires negotiation, or how to be escalated to legal colleagues. Review and negotiate agreements  In addition to triage and intake management, the Legal Contracts Manager will independently review, advise on, and negotiate a defined range of junior to mid level complexity agreements. These include subscription order forms, standard template event sponsorship agreements, and service provider or vendor agreements. The role requires the ability to provide clear, commercially aware responses to sales teams, explain legal positions succinctly, and engage in negotiations within approved parameters, escalating only where necessary. Excellent communication skills demonstrating professionalism under pressure The position operates in a fast paced, high pressure environment. The Legal Contracts Manager must respond to urgent and sometimes pressurised communications with calm authority, professionalism, and efficiency, maintaining strong internal relationships while safeguarding legal standards and risk thresho