Contracts Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience with contracts.
• Oil and gas industry experience required.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary relationships and requirements.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage in open and direct dialogue with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
• Interpersonal skills, including organizational skills and time management, change management, professional delivery, cost awareness, results focus, a proactive and committed approach, teamwork, self-motivation, persistence, and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in a pertinent discipline preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience with subsea contracts preferred.
• Experience in law or a commercial discipline is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise project managers on contract strategy during project execution.
• Participate in project-team commercial strategy discussions and decisions.
• Identify, evaluate, and help mitigate contract risks.
• Provide project teams with contract synopses, contract reviews, contract obligation matrices, and guidance on contract requirements.
• Prepare and review contractual correspondence exchanged with clients, partners, subcontractors, and authorities.
• Monitor project deliverables and identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage contractual and commercial issues related to changes.
• Ensure claims are issued within contract timeframes and receive required internal approvals.
• Coordinate with involved functions to prepare and negotiate claims against clients, joint-venture partners, and subcontractors.