Job Overview
The Legal and Contract Specialist manages the organization’s contractual processes and supports a robust contract framework across the business. This role ensures all contractual and legal obligations are met, acting as the key point of contact for legal and contract matters while collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to support operations and maintain best practices.
Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for legal and contract queries across the business.
- Support customer, supplier, and partner queries relating to contractual and legal matters.
- Collaborate with external legal advisors and consultants on business and product legal matters.
- Promote awareness and understanding of legal and contractual obligations across the organization.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and documentation.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and legal developments.
- Manage contracts register and work with Supplier and Partner managers to proactively renew relationships and deals.
- Work closely with People and Culture to ensure employee contracts and amendments are accurate and compliant.
- Support the implementation of the organization’s growth activities.
- Partner with the sales team to ensure accurate and timely responses to customer queries.
- Attend meetings and calls with internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Take responsibility for ongoing professional development, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and best practice through reading, training courses, and professional networking.
- Act as a credible ambassador for the company at all times when engaging with external organizations, ensuring the company’s reputation is upheld.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a legal and contracts-focused role.
- Experience managing end-to-end contract processes, including maintaining accurate contract logs and tracking key obligations and renewal timelines.
- Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information.
- High quality commercial and legal insights provided without delay.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working within financial services or employee benefits.
- Knowledge of salary sacrifice schemes.
