Contracts Advisor - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Hunting Group

Hunting Group

Verified Company

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Posted:25/01/2024 11:05
Start Date:
Not Available
Salary:DOE
Location:Portlethen (Aberdeen), United Kingdom
Level:Experienced
Deadline:08/02/2024 23:59
Hours:37.00
Benefits:Competitive
Job Type:Permanent - Full Time

Job Title:
Contracts Advisor

Reporting to:
General Counsel**
Nature of the Position: Permanent

Role Overview:

The Contracts Advisor provides highly effective, professional and proactive support to General Counsel and Business Managers to undertake the review, interpretation and negotiation of a wide range of domestic and international contractual documentation.

The role holder will assist with administration of maintaining the company's suite of contract templates and terms and conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

Reviewing and drafting contractual documents efficiently for compliance with Hunting's global operations contracting principles and other policies including the Hunting PLC code of conduct;
Leading and supporting the negotiation of contracts to execution phase, seeking relevant approvals, ensuring the business are advised of the terms/risks in undertaking the work under the contract (providing contract summaries) and answering post execution queries/dealing with claims and disputes;
Coordinating the commercial input for contract variations and renewals/extensions;
Advising, assisting and training the global business/sales managers on management and mitigation of contractual and commercial risk;
Keeping up to date with changes in contract law and ensuring management are fully appraised of key issues, pending or imminent changes, presenting on these as required and finding a resolution or suitable way forward;
Monitoring, updating and maintaining the company's suite of contractual styles and terms and conditions. Ensuring the correct usage and incorporation of these by the business;
Maintaining the internal contracts register, monitoring and managing contracts therein;

Qualifications/Skills and Experience:

Desirable

Bachelor's Degree or similar with additional qualifications in law an advantage

Essential

Demonstrable experience working in a commercial contracts role in the energy industry (oil and gas operator or service company preferred), with international experience an advantage
Knowledge of legal, commercial and contractual requirements/risks in the energy industry (oil and gas preferred)
Knowledge of oil and gas industry standard contracts (LOGIC) and contracting principles including indemnity structures
Ability to work to tight timeframes
Good planning and organisational skills
Highly proficient in spoken and written English

Personal Qualities

Excellent communication (both written and oral) and presentation skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with personnel at all levels in the organisation
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
Ability to display strong commercial acumen and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and show initiative
Displays highly professional conduct
Must be willing to travel and be able to spend time away from home on occasion

**Closing Date: 8 February 2024