Contracts Manager-Abu Dhabi UAE

Job TitleContracts Manager Contracts & LegalReporting ToContracts Department ManagerAssistanceContracts SpecialistMain InterfacesProject ManagementEngineeringComplianceHSSEFinance & CommercialBusiness DevelopmentOther CLIENT entities as requiredExternal consultants as requiredExternal ClientsSubcontractorsMain ResponsibilitiesGeneralProvide contractual advice and guidance to various stakeholders within CLIENTEnsure compliance with contract management and administration procedures in line with the IMS requirementsIdentify ways to improve contract management processes within CLIENT and implement any agreed improvements to maximise value gain efficiencies and minimise risk to CLIENTParticipate in internal/external audits as and when requiredImprove Project management teams understanding of contractual aspects by conducting training sessions and/or Lunch & Learn eventsPromote and demonstrate safety leadership behavioursChampion contractual risk assessment and managementDeputise for Contracts Department Manager when requiredPreAward PhaseSupport the Business Development Team by performing reviews of Clients terms and conditions received as part of Requests for Proposals and providing comments for Clients considerationRecommend suitable terms and conditions for inclusion in CLIENTs Commercial ProposalsConduct preaward contract negotiations with Clients on the terms and conditionsReview LOAs and contract documents received from Clients before their acceptance / signatureReview of NDAs/Confidentiality Agreements MOUs and JV AgreementsPostAward PhaseSupport CLIENT disciplines and external clients by providing guidance on contractual and legal mattersMonitor and manage contractual and legal requirementsEnsure the Project teams are aware of CLIENTs contractual obligations under the main agreements with ClientsActively participate in contractual meetings with third parties including Clients and subcontractorsSafeguard CLIENTs and Clients interests by collaborating with Project teams through an earlywarning system to identify potential claims and propose strategies to mitigate/negate themEvaluate legitimacy of any received claims and assess negotiate and settle them in collaboration with the Project teamsReview and/or prepare Variations / Variation Requests for main agreements with ClientsAssist the Project teams in negotiating subcontract terms and conditions as well as in evaluating subcontractors Variation Requests and preparing Variations to subcontractsCompetency Requirements and Personal AttributesComprehensive knowledge of and proven experience in contract negotiations dispute resolution and claims management evaluation and settlementStrong negotiation and communication skillsExperience in drafting contractual provisions as well as contract variations/amendmentsStrong letter writing skillsCollaborative solutionsoriented approach and strong communication skillsAbility to dive into the details of noncontractual mattersTeam player yet able to work independently and duly manage his/her workload and prioritiesIndepth understanding of building reviewing and finalizing various types of contractsThorough knowledge and understanding of contractual terms and conditionsKnowledge of FIDIC suite of contractsMiddle East experience would be an advantageQualificationsExperience TechnicalMinimum 12 years of varied contracts experience (both pre and postaward) preferably in a similar industry or Oil & GasEducationDegree in Economics Business Administration Law Supply Chain Quantity Surveying or equivalent professional qualificationProfessional certification and/or relevant experience in Contracts ManagementLinguistic SkillsEnglish language proficiency (written and spoken)Additional InformationPlease note that only shortlisted candidates will be contactedRemote WorkNoEmployment TypeFulltime#J-18808-Ljbffr