Global Contracts Manager (Spain)

AboutEnergy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

Our team is seeking a Global Contract Manager located in a European time zone (with excellent English and Spanish language skills) who will join the Global Contracting team to contribute to the success of the Global Contracting function.

To support Energy Systems in realizing its strategic ambitions, we have a Global Contracting team with specialized contract management roles and advanced legal & contractual competence. In this team we have highly qualified Contracting professionals who are intensively partnering with the business to create customer success. The Global Contract Manager (CM) is part of a Global Contracting team and reports to one of four Team Leaders Global Contracting.

The contract management function is a centrally organized risk management function, and provides specialized legal advice on contracts related to the delivery of our projects/ services. In this role you provide the formal legal review and risk analysis of customer contracts and advise the bid manager/KAM as well as other levels of Energy Systems management during the decision-making process. You ensure that contracts are aligned with the strategic earning ambitions for each customer / segment as well as the overall strategy expectations for Energy Systems with regards to growth, earnings and cash flow. You serve as point of contact for legal/contracts counterparts in customer organisations, ensure efficient internal collaboration and interface management. Global Contracting is part of the Finance & Performance function (F&P) and works closely with our Regions and global Business Units.

Location:

Spain (Barcelona, Madrid or Zaragoza)

Primary tasks of this role:

• Represents Energy Systems in reviewing, amending and negotiating a variety of contracts, forms or agreements with customers.
• Supports the contracting process and contract management.
• Assesses project risks, actively engages in the risk review process for projects, and collaborate with the business on strategies to mitigate risk.
• Provides advice on legal and commercial contract-related matters as well as on matters pertaining to other functional responsibilities of the Global Contracting team.
• Advocates and ensures compliance with DNV processes, policies, guidelines and values.
• Provides training on legal/ contract management issues and risks within the functional scope of the Global Contracting team.
• Takes an active role in identifying potential process improvements and supports the implementation of internal improvement projects.
• Delivers a competent and high-quality product, that demonstrates a customer centric approach (both towards internal and external customers), and that provides commercially focused advice and solutions.

A career in DNV is not just a job. It is an extraordinary opportunity to develop and enrich your life and make more of a global impact than you ever believed possible.

Our benefits package is specifically designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being:

Receive a competitive compensation package.

• Hybrid position in Spain three days office-based, two days home-based
• Work-from-home allowance
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension plan and risk premium at the end of two years of service with the company
• Kindergarten allowance
• Commuting allowance

And more

• Enjoy the flexibility to handle your work in a way that suits you and your lifestyle and achieve a good work/life balance.
• Great atmosphere of working together with professionals and some of the most engaged and knowledgeable people in the industry.
• Receive guidance from colleagues through coaching, mentoring and participating in international networks.
• Advance your professional skills and technical expertise, through individual competence development plans and tailored training.
• Develop your managerial skills, by going through our state-of-the-art leadership programs.
• Be part of a world growing and renowned organization with origins dating back to 1864.

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.

• Bachelor degree in law or equivalent.
• More than 5 years of relevant work experience as a legal professional or contract manager.
• Experience interacting with international stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid legal skills in commercial/transactional context, including reviewing and drafting contracts and negotiating directly with external parties.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating Energy/O&G/IT/Software/SaaS contracts is preferable.
• Comfortable working as part of a global and multi-cultural team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle complex projects.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Capability of professionally managing confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English; additional skills in another language is also preferable.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent and clear communicator, with the ability to explain complex concepts to colleagues without legal knowledge and with limited time and patience.
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills.
• Analytical and solutions oriented; able to balance details with the bigger picture.
• Result-oriented and focused.
• Commercial mindset.
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and manage and prioritize workload.
• Able to interact with a range of cultures, personalities, and styles in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, human, approachable, and collaborative mindset.
• Be self-motivated, resilient and cope with work pressure.
• Continuous improvement and high-quality delivery mindset.

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