Senior Contracts & Compliance Manager

ph3The Team /h3 pThe Contracts and Compliance team, supports our Sales Floor, managing the businesses contractual agreements with clients, candidates, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Ensuring we meet all contractual and legal compliance requirements as we onboard and extend candidates / placements. Working as part of the wider Core Functions team of pro‑active, highly engaged and driven individuals, we exist to provide world class service to our clients, candidates and colleagues. /p h3Role Impact /h3 pThe Senior Contracts Compliance Manager (EU) plays a dual role in: /p pbContracts: /b managing contractual agreements with clients, candidates, vendors, and internal stakeholders. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and ensuring compliance of all commercial agreements, while working closely with our in‑house Legal Team and external in‑country Legal partners. /p pbCompliance: /b the onboarding of new candidates, and ensuring compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, and industry standards. /p pThis role is focused on supporting our International sales business, specifically across EU and Switzerland, with some secondary support for the US and UAE. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of contract law, ideally European experience in the recruitment sector, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 pbContract Drafting Review: /b Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including client agreements, terms of business, confidentiality agreements, vendor contracts, client schedules and candidate‑related contracts whilst ensuring alignment with EU employment laws, GDPR, and recruitment industry regulations. /p pbRisk Management: /b Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring that agreements protect the company’s legal and commercial interests. /p pbStrategic Compliance Leadership: /b Lead and manage all compliance activities across our EU activity, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies, particularly in relation to employment, data protection, and commercial practices in the recruitment sector. /p pbTeam Management: /b Supervise and mentor a Compliance Administrator, providing strategic guidance, training, and performance oversight while fostering a culture of compliance excellence. /p pbRegulatory Risk Oversight: /b Monitor, interpret, and implement EU‑wide regulatory changes, ensuring compliance across all jurisdictions within the group. Assess and mitigate compliance risks through proactive policies and internal controls. /p pbAudit Risk Management: /b Lead regular internal audits and compliance reviews, identifying potential risks and implementing corrective measures to ensure continuous compliance. Contract Lifecycle Management: Maintain and manage the contract lifecycle, including storage, renewal, and termination, ensuring timely follow‑up on key dates. /p pbProcess Improvement: /b Maintain and frequently review best practices for contract management and compliance processes and frameworks and contribute to continuous improvement for the function. /p pbStakeholder Engagement: /b Collaborate with internal teams (sales, operations, legal, and finance) to ensure contracts align with business objectives and provide support during the negotiation process. Point of contact for external in‑country partners as relevant to the role and specific requirements and/or queries. /p pbReporting Strategic Insights: /b Prepare and present detailed compliance reports, including audit findings, risk assessments, and regulatory updates, offering recommendations to senior management. /p h3What You Need to Succeed in This Role /h3 h3Skills Experience /h3 pbEducation: /b Preferable: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. A legal qualification or certification in contract management is a plus. /p h3Experience: /h3 ul liExtensive experience in compliance management, risk assessment, and regulatory oversight within an EU business environment. /li liMinimum 3-5 years of experience as a Contracts Manager or in a similar role, preferably within the recruitment or staffing sector, especially beneficial to have EU exposure. /li liProven experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements. /li /ul h3Skills Competence: /h3 ul liStrong knowledge of EU employment laws, GDPR, and recruitment industry compliance frameworks. /li liExcellent analytical skills, with the ability to assess regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable solutions. /li liProficiency in compliance management systems, CRM tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. /li liStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams. /li liAbility to handle multiple contracts and cases simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment. /li /ul h3Attributes: /h3 ul liHigh level of integrity and professionalism in managing complex contract and compliance matters. /li liStrategic and solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to anticipate and address compliance challenges proactively. /li liStrong adaptability to evolving regulatory environments and business needs. /li liStrong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks. /li liHigh attention to detail. /li liExperience mentoring or managing a team. /li liAbility to work independently while ensuring effective cross‑functional collaboration. /li /ul pInterested? 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