Senior Legal Contracts Specialist

Description

• Provide advice on non-standard terms and conditions, bank guarantees, parent company guarantees and seagoing vessel VAT declarations / end user declarations.
• Ensure HR, finance, tax, legal and compliance implications are considered in collaboration with relevant corporate functions.
• Provide advice and guidance on warranty claims, loss / damage claims, and other complex contractual issues.
• Support the development and delivery of training materials on source-to-contract systems, contractual processes and best practices.
• Apply expert knowledge of contracting procedures to the improvement of departments processes, including deviation and approval processes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships within internal stakeholders across the Offshore Delivery service lines and support functions.
• Mentor and support the development of contractual expertise within the wider team.
• Manage complex vessel transactions, including sale, purchase, recycling, flag transfer, and change of ownership.
• Identify process gaps and contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental tools, templates, and workflows.
• Draft, review, qualify and negotiate a wide range of contractual documents, including frame agreements, novation agreements, amendments, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements and letters of intent.
• Provide contractual support for long-term strategic vessel charters (whether time charter or bareboat charter).
• Support the renewal and establishment of frame agreements.
• Oversee the contractual and commercial aspects of major capital expenditure projects related to vessel mission equipment, upgrades and modifications.

Requirements

• Commercial acumen – strong understanding of commercial risk, pricing models, and business drivers, with the ability to align contractual and commercial terms with strategic objectives.
• Planning & organisation – prioritises tasks effectively, manages time well, and delivers results within deadlines.
• Risk assessment and mitigation – adept at identifying, assessing, and mitigating contractual risks in a commercial context.
• Attention to detail – delivers work that is thorough, accurate, and consistently meets quality standards.
• Technical proficiency - strong computer literacy, including experience with business enterprise systems and contract lifecycle management systems such as SAP ECC6 / SAP S/4Hana and SAP Ariba.
• Report writing & presenting – produces well structured, insightful reports and presents information in a clear and engaging manner.
• Contract review and drafting – exceptional ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts with precision and clarity.
• Proactive mindset – anticipates needs, takes initiative and acts independently.
• Legal research and analysis – proficiency in conducting legal research and analysing complex contractual issues.
• Industry experience – significant experience in a contracts or legal role, ideally within the marine, subsea, offshore, energy, or engineering sectors.
• Professionalism – maintains a high standard of conduct, appearance, and credibility in the workplace.
• Offshore Operations (specifically survey, inspection & data processing).
• Contractual expertise – extensive knowledge of contract law and international contracting standards, with proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, supply contracts and charter parties.
• Effective communication – communicates clearly and confidently, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across commercial, technical and operational teams.
• Education – a degree in Law, Business Management, or a related discipline is essential. A postgraduate qualification or professional legal certification is highly desirable.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance