Job Description

Located within the Clients and Markets team, the Contracting Centre of Excellence (CoE) leads the operationalization of the Firm-wide Contract Lifecycle Management Solution (CLMS) and is a key enabler for the firm-wide contracting processes, procedures, and systems.

• Do you thrive working in a dynamic and collaborative team?
• Are you a quick learner and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?
• Value diversity? It’s what sets us apart

We're seeking a Commercial Contracts Specialist to support the Contract Managers of the Contracting CoE. The Commercial Contract Specialist plays a pivotal role in managing the lifecycle of client and third-party contracts, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment with firmwide objectives. This role combines contract expertise with business management and reporting capabilities to support governance, performance tracking, and continuous improvement across the contracting function. The Commercial Contract Specialist engages directly with Engagement Leads, Engagement Managers, and Account Executives to support their contracting across the end-to-end lifecycle. The Commercial Contracts Specialist is responsible for developing strong relationships with Engagement Leads, and other specialists in the business (e.g. Office of General Counsel, Risk Management, Finance and Technology teams) to facilitate contracts through the different stages of contracting.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and support Engagement Leads on the Firm’s contracting processes, procedures and systems in respect of new contracts, and variations or renewals of contracts.
• Apply strong commercial acumen to assess contract terms and structures, ensuring alignment with business objectives while maintaining compliance and mitigating risk.
• Develop and maintain contract reports and dashboards to support with the performance management of contracts (e.g. obligation compliance, contract value realisation, contract utilisation, contract renewal rates, contract cycle time).
• Extract and analyse data from CLM system to identify trends, risks for process improvements, and to support decision making; and collaborate with stakeholders to identify reporting gaps and enhance data quality.
• Provide contract support and contract compliance:
  • Monitor and respond to contract related service requests and queries, support self-service models and internal contracting processes,
  • Ensure accurate contract metadata and repository management across the CLM system (document management, naming conventions, folder structure),
  • Oversee contract lifecycle workflows and approval routing, and maintain contract templates and clause libraries,
  • Manage the trainings and education assets of the Contracting CoE (user guides, videos, FAQs),
  • Set-up contracts in the CLM system (post-signature) including bulk upload of contracts,
  • Coordinate contract activation and obligation tracking.
• Contribute to change management initiatives related to contacting transformation (to improve contracting maturity and adoption of CLMS tools)
• Liaise with and work collaboratively with multiple internal teams (transformation team, risk and legal teams), the Clients and Markets’ Account teams and the CLMS application and technical support team
• Facilitate teamwork and create a collaborative environment

How Are you Extraordinary?

• Experience working in a large professional services organisation or equivalent
• Strong understanding and knowledge of contracts and contractual obligations including terms, structures, compliance and contractual risks
• Experience managing contracts and related processes across the entire contract lifecycle, from initiation to execution and renewal.
• Familiar with contract lifecycle management solutions (CLMS) and reporting tools
• Technology competent with experience in leveraging AI-powered analytics to provide insights and personalised customer experience
• Up to date knowledge of industry trends and changes, especially in contract management
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of organisation
• Demonstrated attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a strong drive to collaboratively develop commercial solutions to complex matters

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across a wide variety of tasks and projects, and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Commerce, Business Administration or related field
• 4+ years’ experience in commercial contract management, preferably in a professional services or matrixed environment
• Current or prior legal or professional services experience (highly valued)
• Commercial Contract Management certification (highly valued)
• Experience with government contracts is beneficial, but not essential.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.