Senior Contracts Advisor in Great Yarmouth

Claxton Engineering Services Group, part of the Offshore division of the AF Gruppen group of companies, delivers integrated engineering, product and service solutions to the global energy industry. Operating across conventional energy, decommissioning and offshore wind, we support clients throughout the full asset lifecycle - from pre-drilling and installation through to late-life operations and decommissioning. Our capabilities combine fast-track engineering and design, specialist manufacturing and fabrication, and a substantial fleet of rental tooling and equipment. This integrated model enables us to cut through complexity and respond quickly to technical challenges, providing safe, reliable and commercially pragmatic solutions in some of the world’s most demanding offshore environments.

The business is currently looking to add a full time, permanent Senior Contracts Advisor to the team. Supporting the delivery of commercially sound outcomes in line with business objectives, this role will provide day to day legal and contractual review, advice, and negotiation support globally. The position will report directly to the Senior Contracts Manager and will be based in Claxton’s Great Yarmouth office, with some home working an option.

Duties

• Provide day-to-day contractual support including the review, qualification and negotiation of commercial contracts, identifying and managing contractual risk and exposure.
• Establish key contractual positions and prioritise critical risk items versus negotiable provisions.
• Provide advice and guidance on contractual, transactional and compliance matters, including support on disputes where required.
• Engagement with stakeholders at all levels globally; strong interpersonal and influencing skills, combined with a collaborative approach, will be critical.
• Work closely with Contracts, Senior Leadership, and Sales & Commercial teams globally to identify, understand, and mitigate contractual exposure, ensuring a consistent approach across the business.
• Provide clear, succinct, and timely contractual advice to global offices, including identification of key terms and conditions deal breakers.
• Work with Sales & Commercial Teams on client negotiations (including face-to-face), ensuring that the interests of the business are appropriately represented.

Requirements

• Degree qualified, preferably a legal discipline (LLB, LLM etc.)
• 4 or more years’ contracts experience focusing on the commercial, energy (particularly offshore oil and gas), construction or corporate legal practice areas.
• Experience, or good understanding, of the complexities of operating in an international group of companies.
• The ability to rapidly build relationships and trust, both internally and externally, will also be critical.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to balance risks/opportunities, is essential for success in this role.
• Excellent attention to detail and intellectually dexterous with the ability to rapidly understand contract risk profiles.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible with travel where required.
• Strong analytical/critical thinker.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, inquisitive, and persistent.
• Confident and able to challenge constructively where required.
• An adaptable individual who can “make things happen” and facilitate continuous improvement.
• Previous experience of working in-house in an energy or infrastructure environment would be favourable, but not essential.
• In-depth knowledge of North Sea contracting (e.g. LOGIC) or similar contracts would also be desirable.

Location: Great Yarmouth, England