Contracts Manager

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.