Contract Advisor - Region Europe (UK)

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Group functions provide support on legal, tax, compliance, finance, communication, and human resources issues. Our Research and Development unit is also part of Group and provides science-based insights and foresight to solve industry challenges that impact our customers and society and support our own growth.Group Contracts Advisory is a new centralized function established to provide high quality contract review, negotiation and support to the following DNV business areas: Maritime, Business Assurance, Supply Chain & Product Assurance, and Cybersecurity.
The Group Contracts Advisory function will consist of 14 full time contracts professionals organized in a distributed team comprising 3 regions: Region Americas, Region Europe and Region MEAPAC (Middle East and Asia PAC). The Group Contracts Advisory function is headed by the Group Legal Director at the DNV Group headquarters in Norway and reports to the Group CFO.
Contracts Advisor - Region Europe (UK) The Contract Advisor (CA) is part of the Group Contracts Advisory
Region Europe team and will report to the Region Europe Team Lead. In this role you will provide the formal contract review, risk analysis, negotiation and conclusion of contracts as well as modifications or qualifications to DNV standard terms and conditions.
Working alongside highly qualified contract professionals who are passionate about their work and supportive in nature, you will ensure that contracts are aligned with business area contracting principles and processes, including facilitating any approvals and exceptions that may need to be obtained in accordance with the business area chart of authority. You will serve as point of contact for legal/contracts counterparts in customer organizations, ensure efficient internal collaboration and interface management.
You will work closely with the Group Legal lawyers in the region and will have a unique opportunity to combine advancing your career through the breadth of contract issues you would expect at a truly international company.
Location: This position will be based in our London office with a hybrid work arrangement. Some limited domestic and international travel may be required.
For the right candidate, additional European locations may be taken into consideration. Posting Deadline: 5/05/2024 Join us, and you will have great opportunities to make an impact!We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so its important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. Thats why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;Excellent career development and progression opportunities;Non-contractual Profit Share Scheme;Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options;Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices;Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection;Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use);Mentored support towards professional accreditation and re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to 570);Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping;A trusted, responsible and independent role as of day one;Direct client contact and management of own projects;Supportive colleagues in a highly professional work environment; Professional and personal development opportunities in a truly international company.DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.Requirements: Bachelors degree in law, business, paralegal qualification or relevant area is preferred but not mandatory.In lieu of a degree, at least (3) years experience in contract review, revision & negotiation. Experience in contract drafting and negotiation, including an in-depth understanding of contract provisions.Experience and/or demonstrably strong interest in the key industries DNV operates, especially pertaining to maritime, assurance, sustainability and ESG services would be an advantage. Willingness and ability to travel as required, both domestic and international.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Professional proficiency in English and French/Dutch is mandatory.Professional proficiency in Spanish/German/Italian or other commonly used business language is considered an advantage, but not mandatory.Expectations: Review and negotiate deviations from DNV standard templates, as well as customer terms and conditions for compliance with DNV preferred contracting position. Strong analytical skills. Ability to provide guidance on the interpretation and application of standard DNV contracts as well as customer contracts. Identify commercial risks and ensure that they are communicated to and understood by stakeholders within the business.Act as a liaison between the business and customers in contract negotiations, including direct negotiations with customer stakeholders.Provide support, advice, and solutions to the project team on contractual matters.Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, and build positive working relationships.
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