Legal Contracts Administrator

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Aston. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Legal Contracts & Insurance Administrator on a full-time, permanent basis.

Culture and Environment
Our client is a well-established and highly respected organisation that prides itself on delivering excellence through expertise, collaboration, and exceptional customer service. Operating within a professional and supportive environment, they encourage continuous improvement, open communication, and knowledge sharing across teams. You will be joining a business that values integrity, development, and building strong relationships, where your contribution will be recognised and your professional growth supported.

Personality
You will be a highly organised and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working within a structured and process-driven environment. With excellent communication skills and a proactive approach, you will be confident building relationships with stakeholders at all levels whilst managing multiple priorities effectively. This role would suit someone who takes pride in accuracy, thrives on organisation, and enjoys working collaboratively to ensure deadlines, compliance requirements, and business objectives are consistently achieved.

Reward

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Increased holiday with length of service
• Hybrid working arrangement - 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistant program
• Health care cash plan
• Annual bonus scheme

Job Role:

• Managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including contract setup, amendments, renewals, and close-out processes
• Maintaining accurate contract records and documentation within contract management systems and document repositories
• Tracking contract milestones, key dates, notice periods, deliverables, and renewal deadlines
• Coordinating internal approvals and obtaining signatures in line with company procedures
• Monitoring compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and reporting requirements
• Supporting audits and internal reviews by providing documentation and contract status updates
• Preparing reports, summaries, and management information relating to contracts and insurance activities
• Managing contract templates, administrative documentation, and tracking systems
• Acting as a key point of contact for contract and insurance administration queries whilst liaising with internal stakeholders, insurers, brokers, and external partners

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience within a legal, contracts administration, compliance, or commercial administration environment
• Experience managing documentation, maintaining records, and working with confidential information
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and maintaining data integrity
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively within a team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to work effectively within a changing business environment
• Legal qualifications, legal administration experience, or experience within company/commercial law would be advantageous but not essential

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