Senior Contracts and Compliance Officer

Senior Contracts and Compliance ExecutiveMaternity Cover until Feb 2026.Immediate StartSummary of RoleMy client is a successful international recruitment consultancy. The company provides specialist Contract and Permanent recruitment services to clients within very specific industry sectors across the EMEA, Americas and APAC regions. They employ +120 staff and have 5 offices:They have a requirement for a Senior Contracts and Compliance Executive to join their legal business unit for a maternity cover. The principal responsibilities below reflect the main areas to be covered by this role but due to the constantly evolving nature of the business there needs to be a flexible and adaptable approach to the delivery to the role and the team. Nature of workThis role reports into the Group Legal and Compliance Manager, is part of the Contracts & Compliance team and requires direct involvement with the Sales Team that will occur on a daily basis, interfacing with all areas of the business to ensure that contracts and compliance matters to all external business parties delivered as per the Company policy and guidelines. Attention to detail, enthusiasm to deliver a quality service and the ability to understand a wide range of international contract employment solutions (employed model; freelancer etc) are prerequisite for this role.Tasks and ResponsibilitiesAssist in drafting and submission of paperwork to the Contracts & Compliance team for review (including extensions and other contracts) before delivery to the end recipients.Check commercialsFollow document workflowEnsure compliance with Quality ControlConduct contract audits e.g. check existing contracts on file.Contract validation and implementing any updates as required on internal CRM.Conduct background screening Assist in compliance queries as per the Company’s service level agreements. These involve but not limited to international contractor legislation AWR, IR35, CIS, Opt Out Regulations, A1 certifications; Ftax, Limosa; right to work validations; compliant contracting route to markets etcConduct Status determinations with Clients as well as Contractors in accordance with IR35 regulationsTo provide support in the preparation and submission of RFI/RFPs/Tenders etc.Act as 1st point of contact in team for candidate-based compliance and contractual enquiriesDrafting of terms and NDAs to Clients and Suppliers based on templatesManage compliance audit processes; internal and external Work with the Group’s payroll PSL in delivering compliant solutions to Clients and ContractorsLiaising with the Sales / Admin / Finance teams to resolve outstanding queries relating to compliance and contractual engagements Outstanding Compliance Reporting Escalating to Management any business that comes to your attention outside of company policyWorking to the Companies Service level Agreements.To represent the company, adopting the highest possible standards of professionalism at all times.Provide an environment where open and honest communication is encouraged. Knowledge/SkillsEssentialExperience in an international contracts and compliance function within the recruitment industry Commercial awareness Knowledge of IR35 and AWRGood written and oral communication skills Excellent in organizational and time management Process driven Have the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures Knowledge of customer service principles and practices Competent knowledge of Excel and Word Apply here!