Contracts Manager

About This Role

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring contractual, commercial, and legal compliance and protecting the company’s interests. The role involves drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts across projects, with a strong focus on risk mitigation and value optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements, including Charter Party Agreements.
• Provide contractual advice to internal stakeholders on risk allocation, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Manage contract lifecycle from pre-award to close-out
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks
• Provide strategic advice to project teams on contractual matters
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws
• Handle claims, variations, and dispute resolution processes
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve contractual matters

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in contracts/commercial management

Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial practices
• Solid understanding of contract law, risk management, and claims handling.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects preferred
• Exposure to claims management and dispute resolution

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Charter Party Agreement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects

Work Location: In person