Contract Specialist with Strong Commercial and Risk Focus

Contracts Specialist

On behalf of one of our clients, Jefferson Wells is looking for an experienced Contracts Specialist to support complex, high‑value offshore projects. The role requires solid experience with the full contract lifecycle, strong commercial judgement, and the ability to protect contractual and commercial interests in a dynamic project environment.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Act as an integral member of the project team, contributing to commercial strategy discussions and ensuring contractual risks are identified, assessed and mitigated

• Provide the project team, both onshore and offshore, with clear and accurate summaries of contract related matters, including contract synopses, reviews, obligations matrices and guidance on contractual requirements

• Advise the project team on deviations from contractual requirements during project execution

• Prepare and review all contractual correspondence exchanged with clients, partners, subcontractors and authorities

• Ensure regular contractual reporting, including review of client reporting

• Manage and maintain accurate records of all contractual documentation in the Contracts Workspace System

• Monitor contractual deliverables and ensure that risks and opportunities are identified and recorded

• Assume overall responsibility for contractual and commercial matters related to change management, including preparation and negotiation of claims within contractual timeframes and with required internal approvals

• Coordinate additional insurance requirements in collaboration with Legal and Insurance functions, and ensure correct coverage and documentation from vendors, subcontractors and joint venture partners

• Prepare, pursue and lead claims processes excluding litigation, including Construction All Risk insurance claims, and support formal dispute resolution when required

• Support the project manager or director in the event of loss or damage under an insurance program, including documentation, follow‑up and negotiations with loss adjusters

Background and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience within Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Management or similar

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within contract management

• Proven experience with tendering, contract award and post‑award contract activities

• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial principles

• Experience managing complex contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle

• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail

• Proactive and self‑driven, able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Sound judgement with the ability to analyse information, assess risk and make evidence‑based decisions

• Strong awareness of cost implications and commercial impact on projects

• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a practical approach to complex issues

• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate across technical, commercial and support functions

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

• High level of integrity and professional ethics

We Offer

• A key role in complex and high‑value offshore projects

• A dynamic and fast‑paced project environment

• Opportunities to work closely with multidisciplinary teams

• Professional development through challenging assignments

• Competitive conditions through Jefferson Wells

Contact

For further information, please contact:

Guro Agnete Barnholt, Seniorrådgiver

guro.barnholt@jeffersonwells.no

+47 900 71 162


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