Senior Contracts Executive

Senior Contracts Executive \n\nOn-site: Dartford \n\nHours: Full or Part-time hours available \n\nSalary- £45,000- £50,000 \n\nDescription\n\nWe are working with a leading, independent business based in Dartford, who are looking to recruit a Senior Contracts Executive to join their friendly team\n\nAs Senior Contracts executive you will support the business with the review, coordination, and management of all commercial contracts.\n\nThe 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nContract Review & Management\n\nReview and comment on a range of commercial agreements, including:\nExclusivity and supply agreements\nNDAs and confidentiality agreements\nFramework agreements\nRebate agreements\nLease agreements\nCustomer and supplier terms and conditions\nData Processing Agreements\nMajor contractor agreements (including contracts with Tier 1 contractors)\nIdentify key commercial and contractual risks and flag issues to senior management where appropriate.\nAmend agreements using approved templates and standard positions.\nEnsure contracts align with company policies and risk guidelines.Tender & Commercial Support\n\nReview contractual terms within large tenders.\nSupport commercial teams by highlighting risk areas and suggesting practical amendments.\nAssist with preparing contract summaries for internal stakeholders.Coordination & Stakeholder Management\n\nAct as a point of contact for the businesses teams on contract queries.\nCoordinate negotiations with customers and suppliers via email and calls.\nEscalate complex, high-value, or high-risk matters to senior legal.\nWork collaboratively with senior legal to finalise contracts for external circulation.Process & Administration\n\nLog and track all contracts within the internal contract register.\nMonitor progress and follow up on outstanding actions.\nPrepare clean execution versions of agreements.\nSupport weekly contract review meetings.\nMaintain organised contract records and documentation.\nProvide general administrative support, including data entry, document preparation, and ad hoc tasks to support wider teamsRequirements\n\nExperience in reviewing or managing commercial contracts.\nUnderstanding of key commercial contract terms (liability, termination, payment terms, indemnities, data protection).\nExperience supporting supply, manufacturing, or related businesses is advantageous.\nStrong attention to detail.\nGood written communication and drafting skills.\nCommercially minded with practical problem-solving ability.\nOrganised and able to manage multiple matters simultaneously.\nConfident liaising with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.\nComfortable escalating issues appropriately.Benefits\n\nSalary- £45,000- £60,000 \n\n Development Opportunity\n\nThis 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