Contracts Manager - Commercial Phase
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About This Role
Job Description Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services , Drilling , Energy Carriers , Offshore Wind , Sustainable Infrastructures , Robotics & Industrialized Solutions . Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “ Engineering for a sustainable future ”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities .
Purpose of the position: Contracts Management, you will respond to the Head Legal and Contract Management Department and be part of the Contract Management Commercial Team.
How can you support us? See below your responsibilities:
- Provide contractual support to analyse, draft and negotiate the terms and conditions in Client contracts and Partner, Vendor or Subcontractor Agreements in line with Saipem guidelines and procedures during conduct of business.
- Propose suitable contract risk strategies in business acquisition phase that are favourable to Saipem during the performance of the contracts and / or agreements.
- Explore contractual solutions and alternatives to minimize risks and optimize opportunities during the contract negotiation in the commercial phase.
- Legal degree is required.
- Experience with contracts in O&G industry is preferable.
What are we looking for? Education: Masters Degree/bachelor’s degree in: Bachelor’s degree in law obtained at a university with reputable standing; Postgraduate degree in the oil and gas industry would be a plus.
Admission to the bar either in the EU, the UK or within other common law jurisdictions is preferred;
Experience
- At least 5 years’ experience in oil and gas, energy is a mandatory requirement; nonetheless, any other professional experience gained within other similar industries will be taken into account.
- Ability to manage complex contracts by providing key solutions to the Tendering department, both from a contractual and commercial perspective;
- Strong knowledge of common law principles is a must;
Languages: Fluency in business English, both oral and written, is a mandatory requirement; knowledge of any other language will be an asset.
Technical Skills: Knowledge of maritime law, particularly on BIMCO principles, would be a plus;
IT Skills: Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suit Package is essential.
What Can We Offer You
- Fixed-term contract
- Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package.
- Working model: 48 hours weekly, Monday-Friday.
- Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
- Location: UAE, Abu Dhabi
Additional Information We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!
We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.
Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.
Find out more on our career page here One vision, many paths, limitless possibilities.
PRIVACY POLICY
In accordance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Data Protection Regulations 2021. (“GDPR”). All interested candidates (L. 903/03) are invited to consult the privacy policy (art 13, 14, D.Lgs 196/03 and art 13 GDPR 679/16).
Job Details
Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: http://www.saipem.com Job Function: Management Company Industry/
Sector: Engineering Services
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