Contract Specialist

Thomson Legal Recruitment Company; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bio science company is seeking a Contracts Specialist to join their in-house team. This entry-level role involves supporting commercial contracting activities, including contract reviews and negotiations. The position offers a salary range of £30,000-£40,000, with a fully flexible benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Discounted Gym Membership

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Holds a law degree or has at least three years’ experience in a contracts-focused role.
• Strong commercial awareness and business sense.
• Able to deal effectively with a high-volume workload.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements.
• Support and lead negotiations with third parties.
• Educate employees on contract obligations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial awareness

Legal interpretation

Education

Law degree in a UK jurisdiction

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Thomson Legal Recruitment Company provided pay range

This range is provided by Thomson Legal Recruitment Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Thomson Legal Recruitment Company

25+ Years Legal Recruiter | Private Practice | In-House | Scotland | Ireland | London | International | 125+ Recommendations | Golfer

Leading global bio science company is looking to hire an additional Contracts Specialist to join their highly successful in-house team. This role can be fully remote and would suit a junior level candidate and graduates with commercial experience are also invited to apply. The salary range of this position is £30,000- £40,000 plus benefits.

Role Overview:

As a Contracts Specialist, you will focus on supporting commercial contracting activities, including conducting contract reviews, drafting contracts and taking part in negotiations. You may also be required to provide ad-hoc advice on related legal matters.

Role Profile:

• Review, draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements.
• Support and, where appropriate, lead negotiations with third parties on these agreements.
• Take an active role in contract template standardisation, process improvement and contract automation strategy by participating in and/or leading certain relevant projects.
• Interpretation of agreements in effect or in development.
• Educate and train employees on their role in contract negotiations and their obligations under the terms of various contracts and under applicable legal requirements.
• Work with other members of the Global Legal team including Division Counsel as needed.

Candidate Requirements:

• Holds a law degree in a UK jurisdiction or has at last three years’ experience in a contracts-focussed role. A good working knowledge of contract law.
• Relevant experience in contract negotiation/drafting.
• Strong commercial awareness and business sense, with ability to navigate the various issues surrounding contracts, technology and corporate structure.
• Able to fully engage with and influence business partners.
• Able to deal effectively and efficiently with a high-volume workload.

On Offer:

• Fully flexible benefits package: including Private Healthcare, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Discounted Gym Membership, Pension Scheme & more.
• Excellent career progression as part of a global organisation.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

Edinburgh: [phone]

Glasgow: [phone]

London: [phone]

Dublin: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal