We need an experienced commercial contracts manager, preferably with a legal or QS type background, to support the team in Newcastle. The individual would need to be based there at least 3 days a week for a minimum 9 month engagement.
That period may well be extended dependent and could go permanent.
Essential
Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills are essential.
A thorough knowledge of contract law and an IT services/telecommunications background will be required.
The individual will be used to working within complex and dynamic change programmes and can quickly assess and seek to mitigate commercial risk to the supplier.
Qualifications
Legal and/or QS qualifications, background in claims analysis and disputes would be advantageous
Ability to use and interpret quantitative data to support contractual claims and analyse client claims
Ability to understand MS Project based IT programme delivery plans and assess contractual rights and liabilities and provide briefings to the business
Responsibilities
Drafting and negotiation of Contract Changes and settlement agreements
Preparation and submission of delay notices and compensation claims
Rebuttal of client claims
Production of risk analyses and legal summaries
Liaison with key suppliers
Capable of leading commercial negotiations
Certes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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