Contracts Specialist 9-Month Maternity Leave Cover
Contracts Specialist 9-Month Maternity Leave Cover
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Job Description
Hill & Knowlton is a strategic and creative partner to drive breakthrough opportunities for growth and value creation advance corporate strategy and build reputation capital and resiliency. Were a proven partner for business and brand transformation. A fullservice global firm we provide strategic communication marketing and corporate affairs solutions distinguished by intelligence and creativity. Hill & Knowlton is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) the creative transformation company.
The role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Contracts Specialist to support contract drafting compliance and risk mitigation. This 9month maternity leave cover offers a great opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to our contract administration and compliance functions in a dynamic fastpaced environment.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in contract lifecycle management possesses strong legal and business acumen and is comfortable navigating complex contract negotiations across multiple business units.
This role requires a strategic mindset exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage contracts efficiently while working collaboratively with internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Lifecycle Management
- Lead endtoend contract administration including drafting reviewing negotiating and executing agreements.
- Ensure systematic control organization and tracking of all contract documents.
- Monitor and manage contract closeouts renewals amendments and terminations to ensure seamless transitions.
Legal Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure all contracts comply with company policies industry regulations and legal best practices.
- Identify potential contractual risks and liabilities offering recommendations for mitigation.
- Support and advise internal teams on contract interpretation obligations and dispute resolution.
Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
- Establish and implement best practices in contract administration to drive efficiency.
- Develop and maintain contract templates playbooks and standardized clauses to streamline operations.
- Provide recommendations for continuous process optimization.
Stakeholder & CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Work closely with legal finance procurement and business teams to align contract terms with corporate objectives.
- Respond to contractrelated inquiries and provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Train internal teams on contract compliance key terms and best practices.
Reporting & Analysis
- Compile and present contractual insights trends and reports for senior management.
- Maintain accurate records and audit trails to support corporate governance.
- Ensure proper documentation and version control of contracts.
What Youll Need to Succeed
- Postsecondary degree in Business Administration Law Contract Management or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in contract administration legal support or procurement in a corporate setting.
- Expertise in contract drafting review negotiation and risk assessment.
- Strong knowledge of contract law compliance standards and industry best practices.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines and stakeholders in a highpressure environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word Outlook Excel and contract management software.
- Bilingual (English/French) proficiency is preferred but not a must.
- Experience in professional services communications or consulting industries is a plus.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Contract
