Contracts Manager

5 days ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates KBR, Inc. Full time
Roles and responsibilities

As a Contracts Manager, your primary responsibility is to oversee and manage contracts between your organization and suppliers, clients, or third-party vendors. You ensure that all terms, conditions, and legal obligations are clearly outlined and adhered to, while also managing any risks related to contractual agreements. Below is a comprehensive list of skills relevant to this position:

Core Contracts Management Skills:

  1. Contract Drafting and Negotiation:

    • Creating, reviewing, and negotiating contracts to ensure favorable terms for your organization.
    • Ability to tailor contracts to meet legal and commercial requirements while protecting company interests.
    • Proficiency in drafting standard contract clauses (e.g., payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, liability, and dispute resolution).

  2. Risk Management:

    • Identifying and mitigating risks associated with contract terms and obligations.
    • Ensuring that all potential risks (financial, operational, or legal) are anticipated and addressed in the contract terms.
    • Proactively managing contract performance and resolving disputes.

  3. Contract Review and Compliance:

    • Reviewing contracts to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
    • Conducting regular audits of active contracts to ensure they remain in compliance.
    • Managing contract amendments, renewals, or terminations as necessary.

  4. Contract Lifecycle Management:

    • Managing the entire contract lifecycle, from initiation and negotiation to execution and renewal.
    • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all contracts, amendments, and related documents.
    • Ensuring timely execution and fulfillment of contract obligations by all parties involved.

  5. Legal and Regulatory Knowledge:

    • Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and standards affecting contract law (e.g., commercial law, labor law, intellectual property law).
    • Understanding of international contracts, including cross-border agreements and the applicable jurisdictions.

  6. Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management:

    • Managing disputes between contracting parties, including negotiating settlements or resolving conflicts through mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
    • Identifying potential issues early and facilitating the resolution of disputes in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Experience Required

  • Minimum Overall 20+ years of oil & gas experience.
  • Experience in Projects involving Onshore site construction project oil or gas plant and Project Value 400M 0r 500M USD.
  • Must have more than 5 Years major experience worked in site construction projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering is a MUST.
  • ADNOC experience is preferred.
Desired candidate profile

  1. Team Management:

    • Leading and mentoring a team of contract administrators and other legal staff.
    • Assigning responsibilities, overseeing contract processes, and ensuring team efficiency.
    • Conducting performance reviews and providing training on contract management best practices.

  2. Negotiation and Communication:

    • Strong negotiation skills to advocate for favorable contract terms and resolve disagreements effectively.
    • Ability to communicate complex contractual terms clearly to non-legal team members, clients, and other stakeholders.
    • Ensuring clear, transparent communication between internal teams and external partners.

  3. Attention to Detail:

    • Meticulous attention to detail when reviewing contract terms to ensure accuracy and completeness.
    • Identifying inconsistencies, ambiguities, or potential issues in contract language that could lead to disputes or misunderstandings.

  4. Problem-Solving:

    • Proactively addressing issues that arise during the contract lifecycle.
    • Resolving conflicts, delays, or issues related to performance, payments, or deliverables.

  5. Time Management and Prioritization:

    • Handling multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously while ensuring quality and compliance.
    • Prioritizing contract reviews, negotiations, and renewals based on business needs.

Technical and Industry-Specific Skills:

  1. Contract Management Software:

    • Familiarity with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software such as DocuSign, ContractWorks, Concord, or Agiloft.
    • Proficiency in using document management tools for storing, organizing, and tracking contracts.

  2. Cost and Budget Management:

    • Ability to manage the financial aspects of contracts, including payment terms, price adjustments, and cost control.
    • Overseeing financial implications and ensuring cost-effective contract performance.

  3. Knowledge of Procurement and Supply Chain:

    • Understanding procurement processes and supply chain requirements related to vendor contracts.
    • Working closely with procurement teams to ensure supplier contracts align with company goals and standards.

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