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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, while effectively managing contractual risks and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Proficient in both Portuguese and English, with strong communication and collaboration skills to support project teams throughout contract lifecycles.
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Contract ManagementNegotiation SkillsRisk ManagementLegal ComplianceProject Support
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingContract NegotiationCommercial ContractsInternational ContractsContract Lifecycle ManagementLegal Risk AssessmentClaims ManagementContractual Dispute ResolutionAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Computer Skills
Industry Keywords
Maritime SectorDefence SectorCommercial TermsLegal GuidelinesProject Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Ensure contracts with domestic and international customers, suppliers, and partners comply with minimum commercial and legal terms and group corporate guidelines
- Manage contract execution throughout the lifecycle, from internal authorization through contract closure
- Manage contractual relationships with clients and suppliers throughout project lifecycles
- Prepare responses to contract conditions and support requests for bid approvals at EID and Cohort levels
- Support negotiations with customers, suppliers, and partners by reviewing contract terms and conditions
- Liaise with business development, supply chain, and project management teams during contract handovers
- Formulate and obtain internal approval for agreements entered into as prime or sub-contractor
- Review and recommend contractual commitments with customers on behalf of EID
- Negotiate favourable terms and drive cost efficiencies without compromising quality or service levels
- Provide general commercial legal advice on contractual issues
- Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Support timely resolution of contractual disputes
- Manage contractual risks, variations, and claims
- Compare, adjust, and apply preferred legal drafting to standard and non-standard EID agreements
- Support EID compliance and other legal tasks, including liaison with legal firms
Requirements
What you’ll need- University Degree in Law (preferred), Business Administration, Management, or similar
- Minimum 2 years' experience in contract management, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts
- Experience supporting project teams throughout contract execution
- Experience managing contractual risks, variations, and claims, and working with different teams
- Experience with international commercial or construction contracts
- Experience in the maritime or defence sector is desirable
- Ability to understand and execute contractual matters, understanding standard and non-standard requests, and proposing contractual structures and solutions
- Experience in managing the end-to-end life-cycle of contracts, including negotiation and execution
- User-friendly computer skills
- Ability to express oneself accurately in Portuguese and English, both spoken and written
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Risk management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Adaptability
Benefits
Comp & perks- Sustained and progressive development of the candidate's know-how
- A competitive package according with your experience
- A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions
- 22 vacation days plus 2 extra days fixed by the company and your birthday off
- Private health insurance