Senior Contract Specialist

Mott MacDonald; Mumbai; Presencial; INR 1.800.000 - 3.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Agile working

Critical illness leave

Paternity leave

Group life insurance

Group health insurance

Career mobility

Global assignments

Collaboration & knowledge sharing

Descripción de la vacante

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Contract Specialist to join our Energy Unit with a bias towards UK infrastructure contracts. You will draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and provide contract advice across jurisdictions in support of Global Delivery Services Center in India.

The role involves collaborating with Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Data Protection, and Insurance teams, with experience in UK contract law preferred.

Formación

• LLB or Quantity Surveying degree (preferred).
• Good practical experience of the application of legal principles and commercial law.
• Great analytical skills and excellent legal knowledge.
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including consultancy agreements, framework agreements, MOUs and NDAs.
• Conduct commercial reviews to identify departures from governance parameters and assist project teams for approvals.
• Draft and update commercial guidance to raise awareness of recurrent topics and new regulations.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Commercial awareness

Educación

LLB

Quantity Surveying degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.

We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

Role:

As our Energy Unit continues to grow, we are seeking a Contract Specialist to join our team with a bias towards UK infrastructure contracts. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of commercial disciplines including contract reviews, contract advice, cross border delivery, disputes, claims, tax and insurance. A proven track record of advising on contract matters across a range of jurisdictions is a distinct advantage, in particular UK civil law. Ideally you will have proven experience of delivering contract reviews, drafting and negotiation. Above all we are seeking someone who seeks to collaborate with excellent teamworking skills and would consider graduates with the right mindset.

Reporting to the Senior member in the team, role holder will be responsible for delivering below outcomes as part of Global Delivery Services Center in India:

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including consultancy agreements, framework agreements, memorandums of understanding and non-disclosure agreements.
• Conduct commercial reviews to identify departures from our governance parameters (which will be taught) and assist project teams in obtaining the necessary internal approvals.
• Draft and update commercial guidance to raise awareness of recurrent topics and new regulations in key markets and jurisdictions.
• Assisting the Divisional Commercial Managers and other members of unit team. This may include leading on commercial risk management for our projects.
• Support other Mott MacDonald functions in support of governance including liaison with the Legal Department, Ethics & Compliance, Data Protection and our Insurance teams.

Candidate qualification and experience:

• LLB or Quantity Surveying degree (preferred)
• Relevant experience either in large engineering or construction company (must have)
• Understanding of UK infrastructure contract law (preferred) and use of standardised contracts (e.g. New Engineering Contract). (must have)
• Good practical experience of the application of legal principles and commercial law.
• Great analytical skills and excellent legal knowledge.
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a bigger team.

Flexible working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working
• Critical illness and compassionate leave
• Paternity Leave
• Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage
• Career mobility options
• Short and Long-term global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing

Location(s): Bengaluru, KA, IN Mumbai, MH, IN

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Various

Discipline: Project programme and commercial management

Job Ref: 13835