Role Description We are seeking a Legal & Contracts Support Officer to join the Legal & Contracts team on a temporary home-based contract for approximately 6–10 weeks. This role has been created to support backlog clearance of contracts, variations, and related documentation across a range of public sector agreements. - Review and progress standard contracts, variations, and amendments (including NHS and local authority agreements) - Carry out first-line review of routine contractual documents using templates and guidance - Identify missing information and resolve or escalate where appropriate - Liaise with internal teams to obtain required contract details - Maintain accurate records, trackers, and document systems (e.g. SharePoint, DocuSign) - Support alignment between contractual and financial information with Finance colleagues - Help reduce backlog and support timely contract completion - Work independently in a remote setting to manage priorities and deadlines Qualifications - Experience in a contracts, legal, or commercial support role - Confident handling high volumes of documentation accurately and efficiently - Organised and proactive - Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision - Strong communication skills and attention to detail - Ability to prioritise workload and resolve issues quickly - Experience with public sector contracts, SharePoint, or DocuSign is desirable - Share values of Kindness, Courage, and Respect Benefits - 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays) - Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5% - Life assurance (3× annual salary) - Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay - Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave - Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications - 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme - Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals - £500 Recommend a Friend bonus - Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership - Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good - Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year Company Description Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk Closing Date: 2026-06-01

• Provide a diverse range of legal and contract management support within the Legal Department • Manage a high volume of documents, including end-to-end contract administration • Ensure contracts are accurately formatted, properly routed, and efficiently executed • Track and organize agreements, maintaining contract records • Support workflow optimization using tools such as SharePoint and Ironclad • Ensure timely contract execution across the organization

Role Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Contracts & Budgets Negotiator to join our growing clinical research team. In this role, you’ll lead the preparation, review, and negotiation of clinical trial budgets and agreements that support study start-up and ongoing research activities across our site network. You’ll work closely with sponsors, CROs, Principal Investigators, Study Start-Up, Regulatory, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure contracts and budgets are accurate, compliant, and aligned with protocol requirements and operational needs. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role that requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to confidently manage multiple complex studies and timelines simultaneously. Your work will directly impact study activation timelines, financial performance, and overall operational success. What You’ll Do - Prepare, review, negotiate, and maintain Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), budgets, and related study documents. - Lead budget negotiations with sponsors and CROs to ensure appropriate coverage for study procedures, staff effort, and operational costs. - Review contracts and budgets for legal, financial, operational, and protocol-related risks or gaps. - Lead internal budget review meetings with clinical and operational teams to ensure alignment between study budgets, protocol requirements, staffing needs, and projected revenue impact. - Partner with site and operational stakeholders to validate study assumptions, resource allocation, and financial feasibility prior to study activation. - Manage budget amendments, stipend negotiations, and ongoing financial updates throughout the lifecycle of a study. - Coordinate vendor pricing and agreements for external study procedures and services. - Partner closely with Study Start-Up and Regulatory teams to support timely study activation and enrollment readiness. - Maintain working knowledge of study protocols and amendments impacting financial or contractual obligations. - Communicate budget and stipend updates to internal stakeholders to support regulatory submissions and study execution. - Maintain organized trackers, documentation, and audit-ready records across assigned studies. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Regulatory, and site teams to resolve issues and support study success. - Leverage technology and emerging AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, reporting, and workflow optimization within the contracts and budgets process. Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in clinical research contracts and budgets, study start-up, clinical trial finance, or a related field. - Experience independently negotiating clinical trial budgets and reviewing CTAs with sponsors and CROs. - Understanding of clinical research financial workflows, protocol-driven budgeting, and site operations. - Familiarity with CTMS platforms and clinical trial tracking systems. - Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple high-priority negotiations simultaneously. - Highly organized and able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. - Professional and confident communication with sponsors, CROs, vendors, investigators, and internal stakeholders. - Enjoy problem-solving and can proactively identify risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities within contracts and budgets. - Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly. - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Benefits - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - Enhanced EAP – mental health support - Flexible PTO + paid holidays - Continuing education reimbursement - 401(k) / RRSP with company match and immediate vesting

• Conduct client interviews and manage case files • Draft and file legal documents • Perform legal research and assist in trial preparation • Manage calendars and coordinate client communications