Company DescriptionDo you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.Job TitleContracts Manager, Contracts & LegalReporting ToContracts Department ManagerAssistanceContracts SpecialistMain Interfaces
Project Management
Engineering
Compliance
HSSE
Finance & Commercial
Business Development
Other CLIENT entities as required
External consultants as required
External Clients
Subcontractors
Main Responsibilities:General
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 CLIENTs 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 CLIENTs contractual obligations under the main agreements with Clients
Actively participate in contractual meetings with third parties including Clients and sub-contractors
Safeguard CLIENTs 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
QualificationsEducation
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 & GasExperience Managerial:Desirable, but not essentialLinguistic Skills:English language proficiency (written and spoken)