LEGAL AND CONTRACT SPECIALIST

• Review Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents, prepare contractual exceptions, and coordinate inputs from relevant departments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate Charter Parties, Service Contracts, and other commercial agreements using industry-standard frameworks such as LOGIC and BIMCO.
• Develop and manage contractual risk clauses relating to force majeure, liability limitations, pollution incidents, downtime, and termination rights.
• Ensure contractual obligations align with the company’s insurance coverage, including P&I, Hull & Machinery (H&M), and professional liability policies.
• Protect the company against unjustified claims from clients, subcontractors, and third parties through effective contract administration and enforcement.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on complex disputes and legal proceedings when required.
• Conduct contractual risk assessments and advise management on risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor contract execution to ensure compliance with anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and ethical business standards.
• Coordinate with Operations teams to ensure critical contractual obligations are clearly understood and executed.
• Support contract implementation and provide ongoing commercial support throughout the project lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in EPCI contracts, geotechnical/geophysical survey projects, or offshore support vessel services.
• Knowledge of LOGIC, BIMCO, and offshore energy contract frameworks is a plus.
• Good understanding of industry-specific risks, including weather-related risks, mobilisation costs, and data ownership issues.
• Strong contract negotiation, analytical, and risk management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Legal, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• ICC Contract Specialist or CICM certification.
• Master’s degree in Energy Law or Supply Chain Management.