Contracts Specialist

London Source: WhatJobs

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Noble Panacea is a new revolutionary skincare brand founded by Nobel Laureate Sir Fraser Stoddart and launched in October 2019. The ground-breaking OSMV™ Technology at the core of the brand enables transformational efficacy and precision. We create with intention and deep respect by adhering to the global principles of green chemistry. We take our commitment to nature and sustainability to all stages of product development, from R&D to packaging. Ultimately, we strive to promote absolute skin health by empowering all who seek authentic, natural, and ageless beauty.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to manage a broad range of commercial agreements throughout the contract lifecycle. This position will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, redlining, negotiating, and administering contracts while partnering with internal stakeholders to support business objectives and manage contractual risk.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, commercially minded, highly organized, and comfortable independently managing multiple agreements in a fast-paced environment. This individual will serve as a key resource for contract-related matters and help improve the organization’s contracting processes, templates, and systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

Draft, review, revise, and redline a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, professional services, consulting, software, SaaS, licensing, confidentiality, and other business contracts
Lead or support contract negotiations to achieve favorable commercial terms while appropriately managing risk exposure

Oversee contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution

Identify contract risks and recommend practical, business-aligned solutions
Ensure agreements accurately reflect approved business requirements and negotiated terms

Contract Lifecycle Management

Manage contracts from initial request and drafting through review, approval, signature, renewal, amendment, and expiration
Serve as a primary point of contact for contract-related questions from internal teams and external parties
Track key contract dates, deliverables, renewal deadlines, termination rights, and other contractual obligations
Maintain accurate and complete contract records within the Contract Lifecycle Management system
Coordinate internal reviews and approvals to support accurate and timely contract execution
Monitor compliance with contractual requirements and internal policies
Assist stakeholders with contract renewals, amendments, extensions, and terminations

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with Operations, Finance, Procurement, Information Security, Privacy, and other teams to translate business needs into clear contractual terms
Communicate contract requirements, risks, and obligations clearly to business stakeholders
Support vendor and supplier engagements by reviewing associated agreements and commercial terms
Help resolve contract-related issues, including service-level concerns, performance issues, and interpretation of contractual obligations
Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and other external parties

Process Improvement and Reporting

Maintain and improve contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks, approval workflows, and contracting procedures
Support the administration and optimization of the organization’s Contract Lifecycle Management system
Identify opportunities to streamline contract review, approval, execution, and reporting processes
Develop and maintain reports on contract status, turnaround times, renewals, obligations, and identified risks
Promote consistency, accuracy, and adherence to contracting standards across the organization
Support contract-related training and guidance for internal teams

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies or a related field
5+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, negotiating, and administering commercial contracts
Demonstrated experience managing agreements throughout the full contract lifecycle
Strong understanding of contract terms and the ability to identify and communicate associated risks
Experience independently managing multiple contracts, deadlines, and stakeholder priorities
Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and judgment
Ability to explain complex contractual concepts in clear, practical business terms
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools
Experience using Contract Lifecycle Management systems