Contract Specialist - End-to-End Negotiation & Strategy

Moody's Investors Service; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global ratings agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Contract Specialist to manage contract processes from start to finish. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of contract-related experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication abilities and attention to detail. This role plays a critical part in supporting sales teams while ensuring compliance with internal policies. The company values diverse perspectives and offers an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of contract-related experience.
• Highly organised, able to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Strong team player with customer service orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end contract process for renewals and new business.
• Advise on optimal commercial approach and address contractual risks.
• Draft all Tier 1 sales contracts and ensure compliance.
• Maintain accurate client data and ensure pricing correctness.
• Lead collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Billing stakeholders.
• Resolve internal and external client queries promptly.

Skills

Contract-related experience

Organised and multitasking

Detail-oriented

Teamwork and customer service

Proactive communication

Motivated and results driven

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving judgment

Microsoft Office proficiency

Salesforce experience

Fluency in English

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant area

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Apttus

Job description

A leading global ratings agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Contract Specialist to manage contract processes from start to finish. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of contract-related experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication abilities and attention to detail. This role plays a critical part in supporting sales teams while ensuring compliance with internal policies. The company values diverse perspectives and offers an inclusive working environment.