Contracts Specialist

**Company Summary**
TechnipFMC is a leading technology provider to the traditional and new energies industry; delivering fully integrated projects, products, and services. With our proprietary technologies and comprehensive solutions, we are transforming our clients' project economics, helping them unlock new possibilities to develop energy resources while reducing carbon intensity and supporting their energy transition ambitions. Each of our approximately 20,000 employees is driven by a commitment to our client's success, and a culture of strong execution, purposeful innovation, and challenging industry conventions.
Our vision is to drive real change in the energy industry and our corporate strategy has always been focused on successfully delivering that vision.
**Contracts Specialist**
**Introduction to the Job**
We are looking for a** Contracts Specialist** who can join our multicultural team in Rio de Janeiro.
**Job description**
Main accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Contract review services in Tenders (Bid-It/Commercial) and legal review and advice for Projects (Do-It/Operations).
- Perform detailed legal review in connection with Invitation to Tenders and prepare qualifications as required in order to properly manage risks and comply with the Bid Procedure and/or contracting principles and guidelines.
- Liaise and obtain advice or quality check by GBU and/or functional expertise, e.g. corporate, compliance, litigation, tax, finance etc.
- Assist in negotiations with clients, joint venture partners and subcontractors.
- Provide input on contractual and commercial risk identified, to ensure this is taken into account in Tender evaluation.
- Following award of a contract, prepare a summary of the main contractual principles set out in the contract.
- Provide guidance on required "flowdowns" to Subcontractors
- Participate in final review of all contractual and commercial documents prior to contract signature.
- Assist hand-over to Project team for execution.
- Provide legal or contract advice in connection with project execution issues.
- Perform Contract Management activities.
- Assist in any form of disputes or claims, including insurance and warranty.
- Location: Eco Sapucai - Rio de Janeiro
**You are meant for this job if**
- Bachelor's degree within related fields
- Juris Doctorate or foreign equivalent preferred
- Fluent English
- Solid experience with contracts in oil and gas industry
- General familiarity with standard legal concepts and procedures;
- Thorough understanding of contractual principles (including but not limited to indemnity obligations, warranty, general insurance knowledge, offers & consideration, force majeure, default, limitations on liability, accord and satisfaction);
- Strong presentation and negotiation ability;
- Demonstrates exceptional planning, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to troubleshoot, handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment; and
- PC skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, project, and presentation software.
**Your future at TechnipFMC**
- Potential career path, if possible
- Global mobility opportunities if relevant
- Training and development
- Diverse and international team if relevant
**Learn more about TechnipFMC**
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