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Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients. We leverage proven technology, specialist teams, and extensive domain expertise to create robust technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. Our mission is fueled by a passion for technology as a means to solve complex business problems and achieve our clients' objectives. About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join Sword in a newly created Contracts Engineer role. You will play a key role in shaping how we manage customer and supplier contracts, ensuring commercial risks are effectively managed while enabling successful business outcomes. You will work on a diverse range of customer and supplier agreements, collaborating with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Compliance and Legal to support complex commercial arrangements and managed service contracts. No two days will be the same, with opportunities to influence contract strategy, improve commercial governance and help establish best practice across the business. If you enjoy solving commercial challenges, building strong stakeholder relationships and making a tangible impact within a growing organisation, this role offers the opportunity to shape a new capability while working on high-profile contracts that support Sword's long-term success. Review, draft and negotiate customer and supplier contracts, terms & conditions, framework agreements and commercial documentation. Ensure customer and supplier contractual obligations are aligned, managing commercial risk where Sword acts as the prime contractor or managing agent Identify contractual, commercial and operational risks and work with stakeholders to develop appropriate mitigation strategies Provide contractual guidance and support to Sales, Operations, Procurement and Project teams throughout the contract lifecycle Coordinate contract reviews with internal stakeholders including Legal, Compliance, Finance, Procurement and Information Security Manage contract approvals in line with company governance and delegated authority Develop and maintain standard contract templates, commercial clauses and contract documentation Maintain an accurate contract repository, monitoring renewals, notice periods and key contractual obligations Support supplier onboarding by reviewing contractual requirements, liabilities and service commitments Assist in the resolution of contractual queries, variations and disputes Promote best practice in commercial contract management and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to support successful contract delivery and business growth