The Contract List section displays a list of contracts having connection to the User. User is registered either as Contract Owner or Contract Approver of the contracts in the list.
In the list you can view details and edit a contract by click the row. The contract detailed view will then be opened in a new tab. See Contract Form.
If you select Organization tab in left panel the Contract List will list contracts connected to Organization. Contracts is included in the list if a member of the Organization is registered as Contract Owner for the contract.