Legal & Contracts Advisor

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Global E&C, a leading integrated engineering procurement and construction services provider, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Legal & Contracts Advisor to join our team, based in Aberdeen.

Reporting directly to the Business Services Director, the successful candidate will play a critical role in managing the general legal compliance of the business. This will include supporting contracts throughout the project lifecycle from a legal and contractual perspective, with a primary focus on managing pre-tender contractual negotiations, key vendor agreements, compliance activities, and post-tender contract management.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Tender Contracts:

• Lead the negotiation of terms and conditions for all portfolio tendering opportunities, ensuring alignment with company goals and mitigating risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, legal, and procurement, to develop and review pre-tender documentation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key framework agreements with vendors in various supply chain categories including operational and corporate functions, fostering strong and sustainable relationships.

Compliance and Legislative Requirements:

• Proactively advising and updating internal practices relating to relevant legislative changes and industry regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Develop and implement processes to monitor and ensure compliance with contractual and legal obligations.
• Provide proactive guidance to internal stakeholders on legislative requirements affecting contracts.

Post-Tender Contracts:

• Manage and drive resolution for ongoing legal claims or contractual issues, working closely with legal and project teams to manage risk and achieve favourable outcomes.
• Manage standard contracting principles, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices.
• Review and negotiate ancillary documents, including non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements, partnership / consortium agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess contractual risks associated with project contracts.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide proactive training and guidance on risk management principles to project teams.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Legal qualification or equivalent contract qualification.
• Experience in a contracts advisory role within the energy engineering procurement and construction sector.
• Proven track record negotiating complex contracts and agreements and providing agile solutions for business success.
• Strong understanding of legislative requirements and compliance considerations in the industry.

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
• Detailed knowledge of standard contracting principles and best practices.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent relationship management with key internal and external stakeholders Analytical mindset with a strong ability to assess and mitigate risks.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience in value creation across the project lifecycle.

Global E&C is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Flexible and reduced hours applications welcome.