Skills

Communication Stakeholder Management Problem-solving Attention to detail

Job Specifications

Senior Contracts Executive

On-site: Dartford

Hours: Full or Part-time hours available

Salary- £45,000- £50,000

Description

We are working with a leading, independent business based in Dartford, who are looking to recruit a Contracts Executive to join their friendly team

As Contracts executive you will support the business with the review, coordination, and management of all commercial contracts.

The role focuses on reviewing contractual terms, identifying risk areas, coordinating negotiations, and ensuring agreements are accurately documented, tracked, and progressed to signature. Complex legal issues and high-risk matters are escalated to management.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Management

Review and comment on a range of commercial agreements, including:
Exclusivity and supply agreements
NDAs and confidentiality agreements
Framework agreements
Rebate agreements
Lease agreements
Customer and supplier terms and conditions
Data Processing Agreements
Major contractor agreements (including contracts with Teir 1 contractors)
Identify key commercial and contractual risks and flag issues to senior management where appropriate
Amend agreements using approved templates and standard positions
Ensure contracts align with company policies and risk guidelines

Tender & Commercial Support

Review contractual terms within large tenders
Support commercial teams by highlighting risk areas and suggesting practical amendments
Assist with preparing contract summaries for internal stakeholders

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Act as a point of contact for the businessesteams on contract queries
Coordinate negotiations with customers and suppliers via email and calls
Escalate complex, high-value, or high-risk matters to senior legal
Work collaboratively with senior legal to finalise contracts for external circulation

Process & Administration

Log and track all contracts within the internal contract register
Monitor progress and follow up on outstanding actions
Prepare clean execution versions of agreements
Support weekly contract review meetings
Maintain organised contract records and documentation
Provide general administrative support, including data entry, document preparation, and ad hoc tasks to support wider teams

Requirements

Experience in reviewing or managing commercial contracts
Understanding of key commercial contract terms (liability, termination, payment terms, indemnities, data protection)
Experience supporting supply, manufacturing, or related businesses is advantageous
Strong attention to detail
Good written communication and drafting skills
Commercially minded with practical problem-solving ability
Organised and able to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Confident liaising with internal stakeholders and external counterparties
Comfortable escalating issues appropriately

Benefits

Salary- £45,000- £50,000

Development Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to develop deeper commercial contract expertise within a fast-paced business environment, with exposure to high-value agreements within the company and structured mentoring from senior management

About the Company

The Universal Business Team (UBT) is a fast-paced global consulting organisation supporting over 3,000 family businesses across 19 countries. We provide our customers with an unprecedented range of business advisory, coaching, consulting and training programs to move their business forward. We also partner with leading brands around the world, leveraging our group buying power to ensure our customers can access products and services at competitive prices. UBT has a unique value proposition to our customers and our staff i... Know more