Contract Manager

NHOA Energy; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible remote working

Ambitious work environment

Cross-functional collaboration

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading energy company is seeking a Contract Manager to support the Legal team in managing contracts. The ideal candidate will have a Law degree and 5-8 years of experience in a legal department, particularly in the energy sector. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, managing risks, and driving timely contract execution. The role offers a hybrid work model and is ideal for an ambitious individual with strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Competenze

• 5-8 years of experience as contract manager or legal counsel.
• Experience in energy or construction sectors preferred.
• Familiarity with contract negotiation and dispute resolution.

Mansioni

• Ensure compliance with contract obligations.
• Identify risks and opportunities to enhance performance.
• Administer project communications and negotiate amendments.
• Manage contract claims and coordinate with Legal Team.
• Drive timely payment from customers.

Conoscenze

Fluent in English and Italian

Proven track record in contract management

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize under pressure

Experience with EPC projects

Formazione

Law degree

Descrizione del lavoro

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The Contract Manager mission will be to support the Legal team during the development and execution of the project(s). The person will be the key interface for all commercial, contractual and financial aspects of the contract(s) during their execution.

The person will get the opportunity to work in a high-profile environment and join an international and dynamic team used to working under pressure and collaborating to reach key deadlines and goals. This role requires an individual with personal confidence, legal acumen and business savvy to operate in a highly regulated industry.

This position will be based in Milan (Italy), flexibility to travel for work is required.

Responsibilities

• Interface with all internal departments to ensure compliance with contract’s obligations, company policies and applicable laws;
• Identify contract’s risks and opportunities to protect and enhance the project performance;
• Proactively develop and share adequate contract management strategies;
• Administer project’s communications, negotiate contract amendments, variation orders and settlement agreements;
• Manage contract claims, coordinate with the Legal Team in case of dispute;
• Support other functions in the negotiation of contracts with clients and suppliers/subcontractors;
• Drive "on time" payment from customers;
• Set-up and continuously improve NHOA processes and standards.

Requirements

Education

The Contract Manager must have a Law degree and 5-8 years of experience as contract manager or legal counsel in a legal department of an energy or construction company or international law firm.

Skills

• Fluent in English and Italian, other languages will be a distinct advantage;
• Proven track record in contract management, claims management for engineering/construction projects, dispute resolution, contract negotiation;
• Familiarity with large sized EPC projects and standard forms of project contracts (e.g., FIDIC);
• Appetency for technical matters and the renewable energy sector;
• Ability to find workable solutions to complex legal and technical questions;
• Ambitious, enthusiastic, and hardworking;
• Curious by nature;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to prioritize and maintain output under pressure;
• Flexible to travel for work;
• Incisive thinker who moves fast and likes to get things done. Able to make and stick to tough decisions, even when unpopular;
• Gravitas and credibility to gain the confidence of executives inside and outside NHOA;
• Feels a sense of proactiveness, urgency and embraces success.

Location: Hybrid remote and Offices Milan.

What we offer

• Permanent full-time contract
• A flexible and innovative approach to remote working that adapts to your needs (see: www.familyworking.it)
• Ambitious and people-centered work environment — we invest in your growth and well-being
• Professional experience in an international setting, with a young and multicultural team (31+ nationalities)
• Cross-functional collaboration to strengthen communication and teamwork skills

This announcement is addressed to both sexes, in accordance with Law 903/77 and Legislative Decree 198/2006, and to people of all ages and nationalities, in accordance with Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03.