PART TIME Legal Contracts Advisor

Adecco (Portugal); Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Day Off

Casual Office Culture

21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays (pr

Job summary

Adecco acts as employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Our client in Hoddesdon is seeking a part-time Legal Contracts Advisor to review, negotiate and manage client and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance and supporting commercial matters across the contract life cycle.

The role requires a Law degree or equivalent, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to work 20-25 hours per week in an

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating and managing commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of contractual terms, risk assessment and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and manage client and supplier contracts prior to commencement of works.
• Track and monitor contract progress through final approval using the CRM system.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies and approval procedures.
• Communicate contractual obligations to Project Consultants and Management teams.
• Maintain accurate contract and supplier records.
• Prepare, review and finalise contractual documentation with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Explain contractual terms and risks clearly to internal and external parties.
• Liaise with legal advisors as required.
• Support resolution of contractual queries, disputes and complaints.
• Submit PQQs to support tender opportunities and maintain client supply chain status.
• Monitor PQQ renewals and supplier compliance requirements.
• Carry out contract reviews, audits and compliance checks.

Skills

Legal contracts review

Negotiation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree (LLB)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Contracts Advisor (Part-Time)

Location: Hoddesdon

Hours: 20-25 hours per week (flexible across Monday-Friday)

Salary: £18,000 - £22,857 per annum (pro rota)

Working Pattern: Office-Based

Benefits

• Birthday Day Off
• Casual Office Culture
• 21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rota)
• Christmas Shutdown
• Early Finish on Christmas Eve
• Company Social Events

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Contracts Advisor to join their Finance and Business Management team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with previous contract management and negotiation experience who is looking for a flexible role within a growing and fast-paced organisation. You will play a key role in reviewing, negotiating and managing client and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance and supporting the wider business with contractual and commercial matters. Working closely with internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers, you will help to minimise risk, maintain compliance standards and ensure the smooth management of contractual agreements throughout their life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and manage client and supplier contracts prior to the commencement of works.
• Track and monitor the progress of contracts through to final approval using the company's CRM system.
• Ensure contractual agreements comply with company policies and approval procedures.
• Communicate contractual obligations and requirements to Project Consultants and Management teams.
• Maintain accurate and organised contract and supplier records within company systems.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external clients to prepare, review and finalise contractual documentation.
• Clearly explain contractual terms, obligations and risks to both internal teams and external parties.
• Liaise with legal advisors and other stakeholders where required.
• Support the resolution of contractual queries, disputes and complaints.
• Complete and submit Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) to support tender opportunities and maintain client supply chain status.
• Monitor and manage PQQ renewals and supplier compliance requirements.
• Carry out contract reviews, audits and compliance checks to ensure best practice is maintained.

About You

Essential

• Law Degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Previous experience reviewing, negotiating and managing commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of contractual terms, risk assessment and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a thorough and methodical approach.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, whilst also contributing as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience within the construction, engineering, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Experience with PQQ submissions, supplier onboarding or compliance processes.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and contract management procedures.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.