Contracts Manager

Company Summary

TechnipFMC is a global leader in the energy industry, specialized in subsea
and surface technologies. Our mission: to enhance the performance of world's
energy industry. How we do it: by constantly challenging conventions and
investing in our ‎20000+ employees, across ‎48 countries. At TechnipFMC, we aim
to offer an inspiring working experience: tackling some of the most complex
technical and engineering challenges in the world in collaboration with a
truly global team.

Contracts Manager
This role will support the Surface Technologies Middle East (ME) geomarket and
the primary responsibilities shall be:
* Leading the review, negotiation, and administration of all contracts with existing and potential TechnipFMC customers in order to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and TechnipFMC Policies and Standards, taking a leadership role in communicating and negotiating agreements with clients and having the ability to effectively lead a negotiation with little to no supervision.
* Manage, coordinate and follow-up all corporate, contractual and legal related matters in relation to the ME region, including but not limited to agreements with local agents which may be required by local law and entity and facilities compliance with the applicable local law. The Contracts Manager will be supported in this task as required by TechnipFMC Legal Operations and Corporate departments.
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
* Reviewing, drafting, negotiating and managing of customer revenue contracts within the scope of the Surface Technologies, in compliance with the Bid-It-Standard (GPS-COR-‎15001, latest revision) as well as all TechnipFMC's Policies and Standards.
* Support the Tender, Proposal and the Sales group in the contractual activities associated with client's tender requirements including all associated subcontract requirements from receipt of tender enquiry to contract award.
* Support the Project group on contractual matters during the contract execution phase when so required.
* Support the Surface Technologies management team in the identification and assessment of all identified contractual risks, and when applicable, prepare and distribute Deviation Approval Forms in order to obtain the appropriate written approvals for any deviations from the TechnipFMC Bid-It Standard.
* Manage, coordinate and follow-up all corporate, contractual and legal related matters in relation to the ME region, including but not limited to agreements with local agents which may be required by local law and entity and facilities compliance with the applicable local law.
* Support the Surface Technologies management team in relation to local regulations and corporate/secretarial matters for local entities.
* When necessary, support and advise other TechnipFMC departments on legal/contractual matters.
* Attend internal and external customer meetings via telephone, videoconference or in person.
* Manage, maintain, and upload all assigned contractual and commercial documentation within TechnipFMC's proprietary Contracts Workspace system or equivalent.
* Provide training and workshops on Surface Technologies Legal policies, standards and methodologies to relevant stakeholders.
* Support and collaborate with other members of the Surface Technologies Legal Team , as well as with other members of the TechnipFMC Legal Team
* Participate in team meetings.
* Knowledge and understanding of TechnipFMC's business offerings within the assigned business units, along with how those apply to TechnipFMC's integrated offering(s).
* Knowledge and understanding of TechnipFMC Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook; TechnipFMC Operating Procedures; TechnipFMC Finance Standards; TechnipFMC Intellectual Property Standard; TechnipFMC Bid It Standard.
* Understand and ensure all applicable TechnipFMC contractual terms, policies, and procedures are represented within all new and existing agreements.
* Review, draft, negotiate and manage both legal and commercial terms and conditions.
* Negotiate and prepare revenue agreements with new and existing customers to govern supply of equipment, supply of services, and specific scopes of work.
* Interface with customers of varying degrees of experience and sophistication to negotiate and finalize terms and conditions in a timely and compliant manner.
* Provide timely and informed support to key internal stakeholders of all levels, including Sales, Legal, Finance, Commercial & Tender, and Projects.
This includes:
* Provision of thorough risk evaluation for management's consideration;
* Customer oriented Legal & Contractual support, especially as to form of agreement, special terms and conditions, financial securities, insurance requirements, negotiation and deviation approval; and
* Liaise with stakeholders to ensure implementation of company initiatives, Compliance or public policy requirements. If applicable, negotiate and review local agent agreement by working closely with other related department i.e. Compliance Team.
Profile:
* Bachelor's Degree in Law.
* Between four (‎4) to eight (‎8) years' experience in legal and commercial/contracts' review matters, preferably in relation to oil and gas industry.
* Excellent knowledge of contractual terms and conditions with the ability to identify and mitigate contractual risk.
* Analytical and problem-solving, operational minded. Interprets internal and external business challenges with impact on the organization and recommends best practice solutions.
* Participates in establishing global contract standards and ensures compliance, anticipating when to consult with other departmental functions.
* Excellent ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive enquires.
* Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work under pressure, meet individual deadlines and manage priorities, as well as team deadlines. The employee must be able to work as part of a team, as well as manage a team if so required.
* Capacity to coordinate with various departments on several non-related matters.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.• Accuracy and attention to detail is critical.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (another language such as French, Russian or Arabic would be a plus).
* Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
* Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and coaching, performance management, and respond appropriately.
* Understanding and communication within diverse cultural environments is critical.
Where the role fits in the organization:This role operationally reporting to
Contracts Director.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Our Brand Book
* Breakthrough Projects: Continuously raise standards, Innovative, Solution-oriented, Help us solve complex problems
* Global Playground: Be open-minded, open to Travel, Speak professional English, Be adaptable and work in multicultural environment
* Live Inspiring Experiences: Be committed and proactive, Have a strong sense of collaboration, Able to make decisions and learn from every situation
Your future at TechnipFMC
* Potential career path, if possible
* Global mobility opportunities if relevant
* Training and development
* Diverse and international team if relevant
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