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GE Oil & Gas is recruiting for qualified candidates to fill the position of:
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Job Number: 1964481
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Role Summary/Purpose:
The Contract Manager will identify and provide solutions to minimize/mitigate risks. The CM would also ensure compliance with the internal risk screening process and Delegation of Authority, under the supervision and guidance of the Commercial Operations Leader and Senior Counsel.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Review proposed terms and conditions contained in customer invitations to tender, recommending changes based on the GE Oil & Gas terms of sale/risk profile, prepare exceptions/qualifications, and participate in subsequent contract negotiations
- Provide contract support regarding terms and conditions, risk analysis, interpretation and development of strategies to mitigate risks, and formulation, review and evaluation of contract amendments
- Represent business interests in customer and GE internal meetings
- Report risks, mitigation, and resolution to management via business segment risk reviews
- Manage and enforce the “battle of the forms” procedures and the use of special terms and conditions for small deals
- Lead in the development and maintenance of ITO / OTR contract management databases;
- Coordinate insurance / supplier database and support project management function in claim submittals and recoveries
Qualifications/Requirements:
- LLB, BL, Juris Doctorate or equivalent from an accredited law school
- 7 to 10 years’ experience in business law at a premier law firm and/or corporate legal department
- Member in good standing with local Bar
- Extensive knowledge of law and commercial legal practice in the region, some global experience desirable
- Prior experience in database management including data entry and data reports is preferred
- Ability to comprehend and analyze terms and conditions including the ability to recognize and assess impacts on project execution
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills
- Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Strong business and financial acumen
Application Closing Date
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