Junior Contracts Manager

Job position: Junior Contract Manager

Office location: London (on-site)

About EF Education First

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Contract Manager to join the legal team of our UK-based business division, which offers a range of B2B product lines, including language training to corporates and executive leadership programs. From our Ashridge Estate located in Hertfordshire, we complement our B2B educational offerings with a B2C business (hospitality, weddings, conferences, events). We are looking for a highly organised individual who will work under the guidance and direction of the Legal Services Manager, to oversee the drafting, negotiation, and management of a wide range of commercial agreements.

The successful candidate will support the legal team in managing contracts and helping to ensure compliance with internal processes. They will assist with identifying potential risks and work closely with business stakeholders to provide general support throughout the contract process. This role is suited to someone with good communication skills, a good understanding of legal or commercial matters, and the ability to stay organised in a busy environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Review a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier and customer agreements

- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risks

- Support contract lifecycle management, including renewals, amendments, and terminations

- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards

- Collaborate with finance, and operational teams to support business objectives

- Maintain accurate records of contracts and related documentation

The skills and experience we look for

- Proven experience in contract management, legal, procurement, or a similar commercial role

- Good understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and risk allocation principles

- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems/tools

- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

- Degree in Law, Business, or a related field

- Fluency in English essential with a professional working proficiency in another language desirable.

- Ability to adapt to an international culture in a vibrant, sales driven and non-hierarchical organisational structure without “corner offices”, interacting with versatile stakeholders.

Why work for us?

- Developing our talent is core to our values. We provide regular training, access to self-development platforms, real ownership, and career progression opportunities

- Comprehensive Onboarding and development programs

- Length of Service Recognition including paid sabbatical

- A strong network of international peers and collaborators.

To thrive at EF, you will:

- Have strong personal drive and energy

- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a nothing is impossible mindset

- Excited by having ownership and autonomy

- Enjoy working in a fast-paced results-driven environment

- Be passionate about learning and language.

About us:

With campuses and offices in over 50 countries, including the beautiful Ashridge House outside London, we offer a truly global and collaborative environment.

Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day.

EF CORPORATE LEARNING is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Find out more: corporatelearning.ef.com

UK Staff Benefits

• Office gym & yoga studio

• Cycle scheme

• Private Medical Insurance

• Loan for annual travel passes

• Employee Assistance Programme