Title:  Contract Specialist

About Chain IQ

Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company providing strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland Chain IQ operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide.

Our team of experts work to transform procurement within an organization utilizing our market knowledge and insights supported by innovative technology to drive procurement efficiencies. 

We apply the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to strengthen procurement resilience. Chain IQ’s approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards and bio-diversity whilst minimizing environmental impact.

Graduate -Contract Specialist

Launch your legal career in a global, fast paced growing procurement company Are you a recent graduate with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for contracts and negotiation? Join our collaborative and fast-paced team as a Contract Specialist working under the category Market Data where you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting sourcing and legal teams across international markets. This is your opportunity to grow your legal and commercial skills in a role that blends legal precision with real-world business impact.
Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid working model)

About the Role
As a Contract Specialist, you’ll play a key role in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts that align with our clients' standards and risk frameworks. You’ll collaborate with sourcing professionals, internal stakeholders, and legal teams to ensure contracts are executed efficiently and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist sourcing teams in selecting the right templates and drafting contracts using client-standard terms
• Review and negotiate contracts, identifying legal and commercial risks
• Work with client Legal teams to refine contract language and reduce risk
• Support the rollout of regulatory or policy changes that affect contracting
• Join contract negotiations to help ensure compliance and speed up outcomes
• Suggest improvements to standard templates and escalate ideas for review
• Build strong relationships with sourcing teams, legal stakeholders, and suppliers
• Ensure compliance with client policies, templates, and sourcing tools
• Provide training and guidance to sourcing teams on contract-related topics
• Help meet key performance indicators and service level targets

Qualifications and Experience
• A degree in Law or a related field (para-legal background welcome)
• Interest or experience in reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Understanding of legal terms and how they apply in a business context
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in your approach

We are Great Place To Work® certified in Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Romania, Poland and China.

We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored.

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