Description of function
The Contracts Advisor provides highly effective, professional and proactive support to General Counsel and Business Managers to undertake the review, interpretation and negotiation of a wide range of domestic and international contractual documentation. The role holder will assist with administration of maintaining the company’s suite of contract templates and terms and conditions.
Job responsibilities
- Reviewing and drafting contractual documents efficiently for compliance with the company’s global operations contracting principles and other policies including the code of conduct;
- Leading and supporting the negotiation of contracts to execution phase, seeking relevant approvals, ensuring the business are advised of the terms/risks in undertaking the work under the contract (providing contract summaries) and answering post execution queries/dealing with claims and disputes;
- Coordinating the commercial input for contract variations and renewals/extensions;
- Advising, assisting and training the global business/sales managers on management and mitigation of contractual and commercial risk;
- Keeping up to date with changes in contract law and ensuring management are fully appraised of key issues, pending or imminent changes, presenting on these as required and finding a resolution or suitable way forward;
- Monitoring, updating and maintaining the company’s suite of contractual styles and terms and conditions. Ensuring the correct usage and incorporation of these by the business;
- Maintaining the internal contracts register, monitoring and managing contracts therein;
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CAPABILITY PROFILE; KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrable experience working in a commercial contracts role in the energy industry (oil and gas operator or service company preferred), with international experience an advantage
- Knowledge of legal, commercial and contractual requirements/risks in the energy industry (oil and gas preferred)
- Knowledge of oil and gas industry standard contracts (LOGIC) and contracting principles including indemnity structures
- Ability to work to tight timeframes
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Highly proficient in spoken and written English
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Personal Qualities - Excellent communication (both written and oral) and presentation skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with personnel at all levels in the organisation
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
- Ability to display strong commercial acumen and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently and show initiative
- The candidate shall be highly motivated, proactive and driven
- Displays highly professional conduct
- Must be willing to travel and be able to spend time away from home on occasion
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