Contracts Executive

Senior Contracts Executive On-site: DartfordHours: Full or Part-time hours availableSalary- £45,000- £50,000DescriptionWe are working with a leading, independent business based in Dartford, who are looking to recruit a Contracts Executive to join their friendly teamAs 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 ResponsibilitiesContract Review & ManagementReview and comment on a range of commercial agreements, including:Exclusivity and supply agreementsNDAs and confidentiality agreementsFramework agreementsRebate agreementsLease agreementsCustomer and supplier terms and conditionsData Processing AgreementsMajor contractor agreements (including contracts with Teir 1 contractors)Identify key commercial and contractual risks and flag issues to senior management where appropriateAmend agreements using approved templates and standard positionsEnsure contracts align with company policies and risk guidelinesTender & Commercial SupportReview contractual terms within large tendersSupport commercial teams by highlighting risk areas and suggesting practical amendmentsAssist with preparing contract summaries for internal stakeholdersCoordination & Stakeholder ManagementAct as a point of contact for the businessesteams on contract queriesCoordinate negotiations with customers and suppliers via email and callsEscalate complex, high-value, or high-risk matters to senior legalWork collaboratively with senior legal to finalise contracts for external circulationProcess & AdministrationLog and track all contracts within the internal contract registerMonitor progress and follow up on outstanding actionsPrepare clean execution versions of agreementsSupport weekly contract review meetingsMaintain organised contract records and documentationProvide general administrative support, including data entry, document preparation, and ad hoc tasks to support wider teamsRequirementsExperience in reviewing or managing commercial contractsUnderstanding of key commercial contract terms (liability, termination, payment terms, indemnities, data protection)Experience supporting supply, manufacturing, or related businesses is advantageousStrong attention to detailGood written communication and drafting skillsCommercially minded with practical problem-solving abilityOrganised and able to manage multiple matters simultaneouslyConfident liaising with internal stakeholders and external counterpartiesComfortable escalating issues appropriatelyBenefitsSalary- £45,000- £50,000Development OpportunityThis 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