Contracts Lead

---

JOB DESCRIPTION

Contracts Lead

* Lead the management assessment, negotiation and resolution of major contractual claims arising from NFXP Offshore contractors and LLI suppliers. Ensuring protection of Company interests and supporting timely and effective dispute resolution in alignment with project objectives and corporate governance requirements.

Reporting and Relationships

* Reports to: Head of Contracts

* Direct reports: None Internal

* Frequent contact with Projects Management Team.

* Periodic contact with Major Projects Team. External

* Frequent contact with other departments and groups e.g. Legal, Supply, Finance, and EPCI/FEED/LLI Contractor Representatives.

* Frequent contact with Contractors' PMT.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

* Leads review of major contractual claims relating to NFPS Projects and NFXP Offshore EPCI/FEED/LLI Contracts for Jackets, Topsides and Pipelines facilities.

* Provides contractual advice to the Project Management Team (PMT) with respect to amicable resolution of disputes through negotiation/ mediation, with the aim of avoiding escalation of disputes.

* Responsible for the dispute resolution process on a multi-billion USD project.

Safety Health & Environment

* Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.

Qatarization Program

* Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees.

Firewall Compliance

* Ensure all activities undertaken comply with anti - trust and competition laws and the Company firewall policies and procedures.

Key Job Accountabilities (High level, brief description of the top 8-10 accountabilities - maximum

is 10. Only add what is unique to this job, exclude generic accountabilities. Do not include how the job is done.)

1. Advises Project Management Team (PMT) on handling of major claims and negotiations with EPCI/FEED contractors and LLI suppliers, interfacing with Legal, Supply, Financedepartments and other stakeholders, as needed.

2. Develops dispute resolution strategies and work plans. 3. Meets face-to-face with contractor to permit contractors to present their claims. 4. Thoroughly reviews and evaluates contractual claims (Entitlement, Causation and

Quantum) and engages with the Legal Department and other stakeholders to align on Company position for response.

5. Provide input to Claims Management Strategy and advises on Risks and Opportunities 6. Reviews all correspondences and develops Company view (position paper) of potential

claims in coordination with PMT and Legal. 7. Ensure compliance with Company's procedures, policies & regulations for dispute

resolution and compliance with statutory requirements and Applicable Law. 8. Periodically updates the Major Projects Master Claims Register for Company's senior

management. 9. Support facilitation and resolution of disputes to avoid escalation of disputes to formal

arbitration/ litigation. 10. Prepares Management and Governance claims presentations, materials, Forms of

Consent/ Deeds of Settlement in conjunction with the Legal department and PMT for formal closure and settlement of disputes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Commercial, Marketing, Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics, or Statistics

Knowledge and/or Experience

* 8 years experience in business related function or discipline, including 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 1 year experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/subcontractors/ service/vendor personnel.

* Experience in administration of contracts and claims management relating to EPCI contracts in the Offshore Oil & Gas sector including Large Scale development.

* Proven track record in successful amicable resolution of contractual disputes.

* Experience in formal dispute resolution processes e.g. mediation, binding arbitration, litigation.

* Knowledge of Middle Eastern legal statutes and civil codes preferred.

Technical and Business Skills

* A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English.

* Planning and Cost literacy (Primavera P6) preferred

* Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to resolve complaints and concerns.

* Retain and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

* Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office applications.

* Previous hands-on experience in facilitation of mediation, arbitration and/ or litigation.

* Understanding of formal arbitration processes e.g. Redfern Schedules, document discovery/ disclosure, review of claimant statements of case and preparation of respondent's statement of defence, facilitation of expert witness statements, factual and expert witness preparation, liaising with legal representatives and legal counsel.

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.