Contracts Advisor

Contracts Advisor — Offshore Energy We are seeking an experienced Contracts Advisor to lead contractual activities across bidding, commercial negotiations and project delivery. Working closely with commercial, legal, procurement and project teams, you will develop agreements that support business objectives, allocate risk appropriately and establish clear obligations for all parties. Key responsibilities

• Lead the contract management function, coordinating priorities, resources and contractual input throughout the project lifecycle.
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements with clients, joint venture partners, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Advise on contracting strategies, commercial terms and risk allocation, ensuring agreed positions are accurately captured in contractual documentation.
• Support bid and commercial teams with structured contract risk reviews, applying internal approval requirements and risk assessment frameworks.
• Work with procurement and project teams to ensure relevant client obligations and risks are reflected in supplier and subcontractor agreements.
• Provide advice on contractual provisions relating to financing arrangements, bonds, guarantees, parent company undertakings and indemnities.
• Support project contract managers with contractual interpretation, emerging issues and negotiations.
• Develop and maintain partnership and joint venture agreements as commercial arrangements and project requirements evolve.
• Assess applicable regulatory requirements and their implications for contractual commitments.
• Maintain consistent contract management practices in accordance with organisational policies and governance requirements.
• Provide management reporting on contractual exposure, key decisions and outstanding matters.
• Oversee contract records, document control and formal handovers between commercial and delivery teams.
• Capture lessons from negotiations and project delivery, using them to improve future agreements and working practices.
• Collaborate with legal advisers on potential disputes, including early case assessment, preparation of supporting records and assistance with subsequent proceedings.
• Identify staffing requirements, develop team capability and support professional progression within the contract management function. Experience and qualifications
• Demonstrable experience in contract management for complex offshore energy or engineering projects, preferably including the bidding and commercial stages of offshore wind developments.
• A degree in law or a closely related discipline.
• Excellent written English, with the ability to draft clear, precise contractual documents and communicate complex issues effectively.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and partnership structures across common law and civil law jurisdictions.
• Practical familiarity with industry contract forms and trading terms, including LOGIC, FIDIC and Incoterms.
• A sound understanding of engineering, procurement and construction contracts, offshore infrastructure, platform systems and subsea installation activities.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work effectively across commercial, technical, procurement and legal teams.
• Commercial judgement and a strategic approach to risk, balancing immediate project requirements with longer-term business objectives.
• The ability to adapt contractual approaches to changing market conditions, project priorities and organisational needs.