Senior Contracts Specialist

il y a 4 jours


Paris, Île-de-France AVENTA Temps plein

Context

Aventa is hiring a Senior Contract Specialist with a key focus on vessel Chartering within the GPC East Contract Management Team to support Global Projects East on predominately pre-award of CPA focusing on contractual flow downs, deviation review and negotiation in accordance with client subcontracting and contracting principles.

Overview of Role

  • Role is within the GPC East Contract Management function supporting SCM primarily in chartering vessels.
  • Chartering of Transportation & Marine Assets to support GPC East Projects
  • Responsible for pre award activities; review main contract flow downs, contractual deviations from vessel owners and suppliers, provide advice and responses based on client subcontracting and contracting principes, negotiations, support the preparation of internal approval document in line with the approved authority matrices and placement of CPA and or contracts.
  • Ad-hoc contractual support to contractual queries from live projects.
  • Mentor and provide guidance on best practices, collaboration and collective ownership in award and project delivery.
  • This is a temporary role and to be based in client Paris, France office.

Negotiation Phase

  • Contract Negotiation: Lead contractual negotiations on charter terms, and conditions in accordance with main contract flow downs and client contracting principles.
  • Risk Allocation: Negotiate liability, insurance, and indemnity provisions.
  • Performance Standards: Define KPIs, service levels, and penalty/bonus mechanisms.

Award Phase

  • Recommendation Development: Support SCM in the award preparation and recommendations with contractual deviations in accordance with the approved authority matrices and company procedures.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with project teams, legal, finance, tax and senior management as needed during the contractual negotiations and deviations reviews.
  • Contract Finalization: Oversee final contract execution and documentation Handover Planning: Coordinate transition to SCM and highlight key risks/opportunities and KPI's to facilitate good administration.

Key Competencies Required

  • Deep understanding of maritime law and chartering practices.
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
  • Risk management and contract administration expertise.
  • Knowledge of offshore operations and vessel requirements.
  • Team and collaborative player.
  • Works in accordance with client Values and Code of Conduct.
  • Proficient in English communication.

INTERFACE

External Interfaces:

  • Suppliers – shipowners, agents, brokers.
  • Internal Interfaces:
  • Project Managers/Project Operations Managers
  • Supply Chain Management – Chartering Department
  • Contracts / Project Services
  • Legal & Insurance
  • HSEQ
  • Finance & Tax
  • Vessels Superintendent

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Previous experience working with BIMCO charter parties most specifically Supply Time, Heavycon, Bargehire and GENCON.
  • Relevant experience in similar position with owner, broker or working for charterer.
  • Strong Contracting and Negotiation skills.
  • Strong communications skills.
  • Capable of managing multiple and challenging requests.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable

  • Education – a degree in Law, Maritime Business or Maritime Law, or a related discipline is essential. A postgraduate qualification or professional legal certificate is highly desirable.
  • Contractual expertise – in-depth knowledge of contract law and international contracting standards, with proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.


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