Senior Research Contracts Advisor

Do you have strong administrative, organisational, and communication skills? Enjoy working with contracts in a process-driven environment? Signature Recruitment is seeking a Senior Research Contracts Advisor for a transport advisory firm based in London.

This is a part-time role (3 days/week), with hybrid working that will be for an initial 2-month period, with potential for extension. You will support contract and legal processes that underpin high-value research and consultancy projects across public and private sectors. As Senior Contracts Advisor, you’ll help shape and improve key legal, commercial, and quality processes across the division and beyond. You’ll play a hands-on role in reviewing, managing, and supporting negotiations for high-value contracts across public and private sectors. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their experience in contracts, legal operations, or research support within a commercial setting. You’ll gain exposure to diverse agreements and develop valuable skills in compliance, negotiation support, and process improvement.

Senior Research Contracts Advisor Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and issue contracts, NDAs, and project engagement letters
• Support contract reviews and negotiations with Engagement Directors
• Complete documentation checks, sign-offs, and compliance tasks
• Maintain and update templates, policies, and legal records
• Organise digital and physical contract files and correspondence
• Manage internal systems including timesheets and project databases

Senior Research Contracts Advisor Key Skills:

• Strong administration experience with a background in procurement or legal administration desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work professionally with a range of stakeholders. A good understanding of confidentiality and GDPR
• Good organisation and time management and able to work well in a self-led environment with focus in a process driven role
• Proficient in IT with database management experience

If you are a proactive strong administrator with good time management and attention to detail, please apply today!

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