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Ref: HP846-619
Job description / Role
Senior Contracts Manager
An award-winning Saudi company that has become a recognized leader in reliability and innovation for mega projects across the Kingdom in the fields of oil & gas, petrochemicals, power and water is searching for a Contracts Manager to join their Contracts department in Saudi Arabia. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join a highly successful company who are committed to performance and delivery.
The role will require the selected applicant to be Accountable for the timely and thorough review of commercial agreements with 3rd parties (bid documents, contract documents, MOUs, subcontract pre-qualifications and agreements, etc.) have the ability to prepare contract draft, contract letters and documents independently. Ensures that companys interests are safeguarded, provides recommendations to the concerned Division (Operations or Corporate Development) as needed, and drafts such contracts based on the company's requirements. Provides support for the administration of change orders and claims (contract interpretation, advice on how to best approach issues with the client, substantiation of the change order or claim, participation in negotiations with the client or 3rd party, participation in dispute resolution forums, etc.)
Monitors Companies contracts, its obligations to 3rd parties, and advises the Chief Contracts & Legal Officer as needed. Provides contract interpretation advice to all organizational units. Follows-up on regulatory developments of concern to Company and their impact on the Company's commercial and contractual commitments, in the KSA and abroad. To develop and institutionalizes the companies contractual legal know-how and capabilities and advise on pursuing legal action against 3rd parties.
In return you will be rewarded with a highly attractive salary package in the region plus additional benefits which include; accommodation, Transportation allowance, medical insurance, flights and 30 days annual leave per year.
If you want to take your career to the next level in a highly desirable location then this is the move for you. If you feel that you have the relevant skills and experience then please apply by following the relevant links provided.
Requirements
- BS Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical) / BS in Law, preferably with a Business or Management degree
- Excellent interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills
- Good working knowledge of the Construction industry, trends, and other market developments in the Gulf
- In-depth knowledge of contracts law
- 15 20 years experience in the contracts legal field, in a reputable law office or in a contracting company of Nesmas size or larger; construction experience is a plus
- Minimum 5 years experience in the GCC (preferably in Saudi Arabia)
- Fluent in English and Arabic
About the Company
Leap29 is a Global Recruitment Business established in 2000. In line with our success and vision we have grown organically to our current size, where we source professional applicants for clients around the globe in Oil & Gas, Construction & Engineering, Power, Mining, Legal & Finance and Pharmaceuticals. With new offices recently established in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Switzerland, USA and Malaysia we are now even better placed to service our clients & candidates around the world. Organisations in 89 countries have used Leap29's quality controlled and audited service to source candidates which they were unable to access through their own network. As an organisation, we strive to deliver a highly professional and effective search solution to all our customers. We achieve our greatest success through our highly evolved referral network of senior professionals and our ability to source expatriate, repatriate or local candidates. Tailored Business solutions are offered to our partners depending on their specific need. These are predominantly retained, contingency & interim services. Leap29 continues to successfully deliver to large multinationals and small SME niche businesses alike.