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Ref: HP341-103
Job description / Role
The Company
A global oil & energy company based in Dubai.
The Role
The role is a key partner to the business in ensuring that all contractual commitments made are within the Company's risk parameters and minimize in all cases.
The Contracts Manager will be self-driven and own any legal and insurance risk managements, as well as commercial due diligence, which are some of the key foundations to build a successful business for the region.
Key Accountabilities (includes, but not limited to the following)
* Review the pre-award tender terms and conditions to identify and mitigate commercial risks by assessing company's obligations and liabilities, including insurance requirements, bank guarantee wordings, payments terms, etc.
* Lead all activities related to contractual, legal, commercial and insurance issues related to existing contracts with clients including the drafting of variation orders to maximize profits.
* Support the Supply Chain in drafting, reviewing and negotiating Terms and Service agreements.
* Oversee the 'know your customer' process ensuring risks are flagged on new and existing customers.
* Oversee the compliance and due diligence, which may include interviewing supplier when necessary.
* Deliver training and awareness sessions to the sales, marketing and business development teams across the business.
* Work closely with the commercial and sales teams to identify areas to support business growth.
* Continual development of standard T&Cs, commercial processes and tools.
* Primary contact for regional insurance broker.
* Maintain the regional contracts database.
* Maintain tracker of current commercial risks i.e liquidated damages.
* Control all regions contractual lease documentation.
* Control all documents relating to regions joint venture partnerships.
* Primary contact for regions third party law firms and taking the lead on all regions legal requirements.
* The role may involve local and international travel as and when required.
Requirements
The Candidate
* Master's Degree (or equivalent) in business management, commercial, legal or related discipline which has covered Contract Law
* An understanding and ability to amend the main articles of a contract document (i.e. Indemnities, limitation of liability, warranties, termination rights, liquidated damages, payment terms, intellectual property, performance bond wording, letter of credit wording and dispute resolution etc.).
* Experience working in the GCC.
* 3+ years' experience in similar role.
* Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with internal and external clients.
* Fluent in English both, written and verbal.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Salary and Benefits
* 30-40K per months plus benefits
About the Company
Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world\'s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide.