Contract Specialist - Fixed Term Contract

About the Company At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table. While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. About the Role We are looking for a Contract Solutions Specialist for a 6‑month Fixed‑Term Contract. In this role you will review and negotiate customers’ individual global program hotel and venue contract agreements, amendments, addendums, master service agreements (MSA), destination management (DMC) and Audio‑Visual Supplier contracts, Statement of Work (SOW), Data Transfer Agreements (DTA), Letter of Intent (LOI) and Direct Bills application forms, ensuring commercial and legal terms are compliant and risk is mitigated for the firm. You will work on a dedicated customer account that includes annual meetings ranging from 25 to 3,000+ attendees across the USA, Europe, Middle East and Asia‑Pacific. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the client's meetings and events team, Supplier Management Contracts Lead, internal legal and insurance teams, senior global operations manager, and regional sourcing team leads to enhance efficiencies and best practices in contracting. Work closely with the customer’s internal stakeholders and the BCD global sourcing team to provide proactive, strategic support in program contracts, addenda, SOW development, and MSA. Oversee the contracting process, including accuracy proofreading, thorough review, and negotiation of commercial and legal terms and conditions in line with established standards and best practices across various supplier categories in the meetings and events industry. Coordinate with the BCD Global Sourcing Team and hotel partners’ global sales offices, as well as hotel legal and insurance teams, to negotiate fair and reasonable terms and conditions for the customer. Complete a checklist summary for the client regarding non‑compliant terms and conditions. Act as a strategic advisor to the customer, addressing contractual risks when negotiations are stalled, serving as the contract SME and thought partner for internal stakeholders. Initiate contracts for signature using Adobe Sign. Develop SOPs, templates and contract training for internal stakeholders. Assist with AI and technology pilots and testing, such as Luminance. What You’re Good At Managing contracts from review through negotiation to execution, either as the signatory or on behalf of a client. Demonstrating extensive knowledge of the meetings & events industry, including sourcing and managing global events and industry terminology. Meeting tight deadlines whilst maintaining outstanding attention to detail. Communicating clearly, concisely and honestly to build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships. Working in a complex and global team environment, striving for excellence while navigating highly intricate topics to achieve the best outcomes. Additional Qualifications A legal background, either by way of education and/or work experience. Procurement experience. All of the above, but not within the meetings & events industry. A love for negotiation and contracts. Important Information This role can be either fully remote in the UK, Spain or Netherlands or hybrid with days spent in one of our local offices. This is a Fixed Term Contract for 6 months. Our standard working hours are 9:00 am–5:30 pm with an hour lunch break. You must have the right to work in the country you are applying. The Perks Flexible Working: We support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best. Room to Grow: Our line of work and business structure challenge our people, inspiring growth with learning and development built into every role. Everyone Has a Voice: We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. Every voice is heard, considered and respected. Make Your Move: The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means you often find new adventures. Join us as a meeting planner in the UK and stay for a global marketing career—there’s always room to move. We’ve Got You Covered: Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program. We’re Positive: Leadership leads with positivity, believing in our people and trusting us to do the right thing. Support is always available along your journey, in little and big ways. #J-18808-Ljbffr BCD Meetings & Events