Contracts Lead

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CONTRACTS LEAD

As part of a larger team of contracts professionals located around the world, this position will provide leadership, direction, and consultation to the certain HPS EMEA business teams for the legal function, driving consistent policies and processes in support of business and contributing to the organization's achievement of goals for regional businesses located in Kuwait, Qatar and elsewhere in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

· Reviewing, drafting, negotiating and administering projects documents including a variety of commercial agreements such sales and supply of goods, services and software, framework agreements, co-operation and operations/maintenance agreements.

· Leading legal review of processes for tender or auction; Identifying and advising the business teams on recommended steps to mitigate potential contractual and commercial risks, taking into account contracting principles.

· Communicating and negotiating with customers.

· Provide strategic direction and legal advice to the Sales, Marketing, Business and Finance teams to assure understanding and consistency with the business and financial requirements and objectives in all contracts.

· Support the contracts review process and related activities of the contracting function, including use of contract management tools, and procedures

· Ensuring compliance with company’s policies and processes and conducting trainings in close cooperation with the Export Compliance, Sanctions Compliance and other Compliance functions.

Qualifications&Skills:

· LLB/LLM/JDA or equivalent law degree from a recognized European or US Law School

· At least five years’ experience gained in the oil & gas, industrial, software technology, industrial, software and/or construction areas.

· Proven experience of reviewing, negotiating, and advising on tendering contracts and providing legal support on projects including dispute resolution.

· Superior contract negotiation and drafting skills is required;.

· Fluency & drafting ability in English is mandatory. Fluency in Arabic will be considered a strong plus.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· An enthusiastic attitude with strong interpersonal skills and process improvement focus.

· Strong business acumen along with a strong customer/business partner focus & leadership presence.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, work independently under general instructions and take the initiative when required within a high volume, fast paced transactional practice.

· Willingness to travel when required from time to time.

If this is your dream role, then we'd love to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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Additional Information

• JOB ID: HRD225761
• Category: Legal
• Location: Block 5 - Wafra road No 306 - Shuaiba,Western industrial Area,Kuwait,AL KUWAYT,Kuwait
• Exempt

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