Energy Contracts Specialist | Negotiation & Compliance

Novum Energy; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 63,611,000 - 99,961,000; Full time

Job summary

Novum Energy seeks a skilled Contract Manager to draft, review, and negotiate commercial and technical contracts, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations in the energy sector.

The role collaborates with Legal, Procurement, Operations, and Finance to validate terms and mitigate risks, maintaining robust contract databases and supporting audits. Fluent English/Spanish is required for cross-border coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Advanced studies in Business Administration, International Business, Contract Management, or related discipline; MBA or postgraduate preferred.
• Experience or formal training in legal matters, contract law, or relevant professional certifications is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in contract management, commercial operations, or commercial administration, preferably in the energy trading industry.
• Working knowledge of contract management systems, AML regulations, risk management practices, and applicable environmental, health, safety, and industrial regulatory standards.
• Ability to identify contractual risks, interpret commercial terms, and elevate legal matters when appropriate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, technical, and service contracts.
• Support compliance with applicable local and international regulations and internal policies relevant to the energy sector.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Legal, Procurement, Operations, and Finance, to validate contractual terms and ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Identify contractual risks, discrepancies, and potential areas of exposure, proposing mitigation measures and escalating legal matters when necessary.
• Participate in internal and external audits related to contract management.
• Maintain accurate contract databases, tracking systems, and documentation repositories, ensuring proper recordkeeping and timely updates.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual EN/ES

Analytical

Negotiation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in Economics or Business Admin

MBA or postgraduate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Novum Energy seeks a skilled Contract Manager to draft, review, and negotiate commercial and technical contracts, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations in the energy sector.

The role collaborates with Legal, Procurement, Operations, and Finance to validate terms and mitigate risks, maintaining robust contract databases and supporting audits. Fluent English/Spanish is required for cross-border coordination.