Contracts Specialist

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Full Time

Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….

People.

Planet.

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Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into the more sustainable world.

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About the role:

Hours:

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Reporting to the Head of Contracts, the Contracts Specialist will possess excellent attention to detail, strong commercial awareness and the ability to work independently whilst recognising when to seek appropriate guidance. Supporting Motive's operations globally, the role is responsible for reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts and subcontracts, ensuring contractual compliance, mitigating commercial risk and supporting the successful delivery of Motive's strategic and operational objectives.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, the Contracts Specialist will provide commercially focused contractual advice throughout the contract lifecycle. The role will also contribute to the continuous development of contract management processes, promote consistency across the Group and support the wider Contracts team in driving best practice across the business.

About the team:

As a part of our Contracts team, you’ll become part of a small, hardworking, and diligent team who are used to working to a high standard and are as meticulous about the small details as you can wish to hope for from a Contracts team.

You will be supported by a contracts team, whose goal, much like your own, will be to enable smooth and efficient contract management processes, driving success across various business functions. Collaboration and communication will be key as you work together to ensure that contracts are not only legally sound but also aligned with the company's long-term vision and operational needs.

Responsibilities:

People

Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including client contracts, general terms and conditions, confidentiality agreements and other associated contractual documentation.

Review, draft and negotiate standalone subcontractor agreements, ensuring that appropriate commercial and contractual risks are identified and that, where applicable, back-to-back obligations from client contracts are accurately flowed down to subcontractors to protect Motive's position.

Work closely with Motive’s Buyers, Sales and Technical teams to develop commercially and contractually robust subcontracting strategies that support project delivery.

Provide clear and practical advice on contract terms and conditions to internal and external stakeholders in order to resolve disputes / claims / general queries.

Create and refine Motive’s contract templates to streamline processes and ensure consistency across all agreements – aligning this with the other Motive regions.

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