Representative, Contracts - Universal Creative - UK Project

NBC Universal; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK is seeking a Contracts Administrator to assist with drafting and reviewing contracts and ensuring compliance throughout the contracting process. The ideal candidate will have excellent contract writing skills and experience with JCT and NEC contracts. This fulltime position requires an Associate's degree and relevant contract experience, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to procedures. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Contract experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively to managers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft scopes of work and contract documents.
• Verify insurance coverage and compliance matters.
• Prepare and issue contract documents.

Skills

Excellent contract writing skills

Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Assists Contracts Administrators and other Legal team members with contract drafts, reviews and all areas of contracting process. Processes contracts and related documents to ensure accuracy for operational/project teams in accordance with the Contracts Policies and Procedures and all applicable Universal Creative Systems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (% of time)

1. As directed by Sr. Contracts Administrator and Manager, reviews and drafts scopes of work and related contract documents and compiles and routes contract documents for internal and external approvals and execution. Assists Contracts Administrator and Manager with preparing appropriate contract forms, including all addenda items, and assists with negotiation of Terms & Conditions in a form consistent with Universal Creative policies and procedures - 40%
2. Verifies insurance coverage and other compliance matters. Prepares contracts documents with the assistance of Sr. Contracts Administrator and Manager. Assists Supervisor with preparing and monitoring of notices to Employer/Client - 20%
3. Prepares and issues contract documents. Issues contract status reports. Maintains contract files, document control, and retention of files, and provides client training with assistance from Sr. Contracts Administrator - 20%
4. Assists Legal, sourcing, and project teams with pre-qualification of bidders and securing of confidentiality agreements. Confirms vendor framework and other agreement status. May assist Supervisor, Sourcing, and project teams with Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Tender, bidder review and selection of successful bidder - 15%
5. Prepares and issues close out documentation with the assistance of the Sr. Contracts Administrator - 5%
6. Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• N/A

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities (KSAs) required.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• N/A

EXPERIENCE

• Contract experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent contract writing skills required. Writing sample required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts desired.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of money and weight measurements, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardised situations.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].