Post Title: Commercial Contracts Assistant
Reporting to: Emma Pettet – Commercial Contracts Manager
Hours: Permanent full time, Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week
An exciting vacancy has arisen within the Commercial Contracts (in-house legal) team for an additional Commercial Contracts Assistant, based at Head Office in Barnsley (hybrid option to work from home at line manager's discretion).
Key Responsibilities
* Completing full contract reviews to propose and negotiate amendments.
* Identifying commercial risk and adhering to authorisation/escalation protocol.
* Hosting/attending/supporting customer-facing and internal meetings.
* Reviewing and signing customer meeting minutes.
* Liaising and working closely with internal departments (such as sales and finance).
* Interacting directly with customers and internal teams (via telephone and email).
* Preparing cover letters and processing documents for signature.
* Maintaining accurate records (electronic systems, spreadsheets, and hardcopy filing).
* Manage and generate reports from the contract database.
* Manage the team email inbox to acknowledge, action or direct queries accordingly.
* Provide input to the weekly team call on progress and tasks.
* Drafting and processing contractual notices.
* Delivery of in-house staff training.
* Other ad hoc duties.
Minimum Requirements
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to read and digest a high volume of documentation efficiently and accurately.
* Strong organisational skills to manage your own workload and meet strict deadlines.
* Prior experience with contracts in the construction industry (JCT is highly beneficial).
Personal Attributes
* A reliable team player who displays a positive and flexible attitude.
* A confident communicator able to interact at all levels and adapt to different customers.
* Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Computer literate (such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook).
Both internal and external training will be provided, as required.
This role would appeal to someone looking to progress, who has experience similar to: Legal Assistant/Administrator, Commercial Assistant/Administrator, Contracts Administrator, Construction Administrator, Senior Administrator, Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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