Contracts Specialist - Engineering Consulting - Secunda

Our client, a leading engineering consulting firm, is looking for a Contracts Specialist to join their team in Secunda.

The Contracts Specialist Will Be Involved In The Following

Drafting, evaluation, negotiation and execution of different contracts.
Serve as the point of contact for contractual matters.
Negotiate contracts with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors.
As needed, provide guidance on contract matters to project managers.
Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing, etc.) and ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal.

Requirements

Commercial Law degree (Preferably also admitted as Attorney).
Legal, construction contracts with commercial experience necessary.
Knowledge of New Engineering Contracts (NEC 3) and the execution of EPC/EPCM projects.
Knowledge of other forms of contracts/other standard forms of contracts will be an advantage.
Experience with the following will be advantageous:
Joint Ventures or Consortiums
Dispute resolution with subcontractors and clients
Negotiation with insurers on the full insurance portfolio (including short term, PI, performance and retaining bonds, etc)
Contract negotiations with clients / suppliers on term contracts for the group.
Legal interfaces with all stakeholders in the group.
Excellent communication and telephone skills in the English language as this person will be responsible for contract review and drafting.
Computer literate and proficient in MS Office.
Organized and self-disciplined.
Be able to work as a team and under pressure.
Be able to work with multi-functional departments/offices and people.
Valid driver's license (Code B/EB) with own transport.

Desired Skills