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We are currently seeking an experienced Contracts Advisor with proven experience in the offshore oil & gas sector to work for a major EPC clients on a contract basis.

Role Highlights:

* Outside IR35

* Neg Day Rate

* Hybrid flexibility

* 6-12 month contract

Responsibilities:

* Review and qualify or draft different types of contracts, including but not limited to: engineering, procurement, Construction,(EPC) transportation and installation, service contracts, as well as associated confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure and restrictive use agreements; partnership/consortium/joint venture/alliance agreements, subcontract agreements;

* Manage the workload in coordination with Tendering/Commercial, Project Management and Procurement functions, collecting the inputs from the other functions, including Insurance, Tax and Finance;

* Prepare Contract Summaries on tender/project specific basis;

* Advise Company and Corporate Management on the main contractual risks, identifying and proposing contractual mitigation actions;

* Participate in meetings (with internal clients, external clients, partners and subcontractors), negotiating, taking notes and preparing summaries and/or Minutes of Meeting.

* Negotiate the contractual instruments with the counterparties in the best interests of the Company and in accordance with Company risk policies.

* Support the Project Management teams in the determination of claims and contract management strategies , in the preparation and evaluation of variation order requests, and in the drafting of key project correspondence towards clients, major subcontractors and/or other interfacing third parties.

* Support the Procurement function in the review of subcontracts and purchase orders.

* Draft all related legal instruments and correspondence.

* Perform legal research, e.g. case law affecting Company market space.

* Assist in the resolution of legal and contractual matters, in coordination with the relevant Corporate functions.

* Regularly report to the Company and Corporate Management on the Contract Management activities.

Requirements:

* Have knowledge of the industry standard contracts (FIDIC, LOGIC, BIMCO, IOCs’ etc.)

* Knowledge and experience of English Law.

* Proven experience of reviewing and advising on tendering contracts and of administrating project contracts and effective negotiation skills are essential.

* Proven experience negotiating and executing offshore construction contracts.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, listening and influencing.

* Strong commercial awareness.

* Ability to work under time pressure to meet deadlines.

* International mobility both for short missions and potentially for long-term assignments.

Please contact the recruitment team on (phone number removed) for further details