About the Role
An exciting new permanent role has arisen for a Senior Contracts Specialist to join our Commercial team, primarily based in our offices in Abu Dhabi. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be a key member of the Commercial Team, responsible for the review, qualification, and negotiation of a diverse range of contractual agreements and commercial arrangements in support of global operations. This role focuses on ensuring that business risks and contractual liability are managed in accordance with the company’s contracting policy.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist contract expertise in support of contracting and tendering activity across all service lines.
- Draft legal contractual wording for qualifications to client contracts in alignment with the company’s Contracting Policies.
- Conduct risk reviews and manage requests for approvals for deviations from the standard contracting position.
- Offer sound contractual advice to the Executive and Regional management teams, Business Lines, Supply Chain, and Project teams as needed.
- Formally present contractual positions and strategies at regional and board-level approval meetings as required.
- Undertake all contract administration tasks, including preparing contractual documentation for execution and maintaining complete records.
- Prepare commercially thoughtful qualifications to contracts, taking into account the contracting policy and relevant risk factors.
- Engage with key internal stakeholders to review contractual positions and seek necessary Legal/Tax/Insurance advice.
- Conduct client-facing contract negotiations to secure favorable positions for the company in accordance with procedures.
- Support Project handover and kick-off meetings to ensure projects start successfully.
- Assist in the early resolution of contractual issues and disputes.
- Help the Contracts Manager implement strategic business improvement measures and develop policies and processes.
Requirements
To be successful in this position, you should have:
- A driven, self-starter attitude focused on achieving team success and continuous improvement.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in a specialized Contracts role within the oil and gas or construction industries, with consideration for those from other sectors with transferable skills.
- The ability to manage competing workload requirements, prioritize tasks, and meet internal and external deadlines.
- Familiarity with negotiating key contractual terms and understanding liability, indemnity, and warranty provisions, along with excellent attention to detail.
- A background in commercial and contractual drafting and negotiation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and influence individuals at all levels.
- A degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related field.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive and inclusive work culture.
- Exposure to a variety of projects and sectors within the energy industry.
Contract and Travel Details
- This is a full-time permanent position.
- Primarily based in Abu Dhabi, with potential travel depending on project needs.
