Personal Assistant and Driver

• Provide contractual advice and guidance to various stakeholders within CLIENT
• Ensure compliance with contract management and administration procedures in line with the IMS requirements
• Identify ways to improve contract management processes within CLIENT and implement any agreed improvements to maximise value gain efficiencies and minimise risk to CLIENT
• Participate in internal / external audits as and when required
• Improve Project management teams understanding of contractual aspects by conducting training sessions and/or Lunch & Learn events
• Promote and demonstrate safety leadership behaviours
• Champion contractual risk assessment and management
• Deputise for Contracts Department Manager when required

Pre Award Phase

• Support the Business Development Team by performing reviews of Clients terms and conditions received as part of Requests for Proposals and providing comments for Clients consideration
• Recommend suitable terms and conditions for inclusion in CLIENT's Commercial Proposals
• Conduct pre-award contract negotiations with Clients on the terms and conditions
• Review LOAs and contract documents received from Clients before their acceptance/signature
• Review of NDAs/Confidentiality Agreements, MOUs, and JV Agreements

Post Award Phase

• Support CLIENT disciplines and external clients by providing guidance on contractual and legal matters
• Monitor and manage contractual and legal requirements
• Ensure the Project teams are aware of CLIENT's contractual obligations under the main agreements with Clients
• Actively participate in contractual meetings with third parties including Clients and subcontractors
• Safeguard CLIENT's and Clients interests by collaborating with Project teams through an early warning system to identify potential claims and propose strategies to mitigate/negate them
• Evaluate legitimacy of any received claims and assess, negotiate, and settle them in collaboration with the Project teams
• Review and/or prepare Variations/Variation Requests for main agreements with Clients
• Assist the Project teams in negotiating subcontract terms and conditions as well as in evaluating subcontractors Variation Requests and preparing Variations to subcontracts

Competency Requirements and Personal Attributes

• Comprehensive knowledge of and proven experience in contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and claims management evaluation and settlement
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Experience in drafting contractual provisions as well as contract variations/amendments
• Strong letter writing skills
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills
• Ability to dive into the details of non-contractual matters
• Team player yet able to work independently and duly manage his/her workload and priorities
• In-depth understanding of building, reviewing, and finalizing various types of contracts
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of contractual terms and conditions
• Knowledge of FIDIC suite of contracts
• Middle East experience would be an advantage

Qualifications: Education

• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law, Supply Chain, Quantity Surveying or equivalent professional qualification
• Professional certification and/or relevant experience in Contracts Management

Experience Technical:

Minimum 12 years of varied contracts experience (both pre and post award) preferably in a similar industry or Oil & Gas

Experience Managerial:

Desirable but not essential

English language proficiency (written and spoken)

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Key Skills

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