Senior Specialist - Contracts

About the role

The Senior Specialist - Contracts oversees the management, drafting, negotiation and compliance of contracts across the organization. The role ensures that contractual agreements align with company objectives, regulatory requirements and best practices, and works with internal and external stakeholders to minimize contractual risks and maximize the value of agreements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage the department's yearly plan and budget for contract management and administration
• Collaborate with leadership to define contract strategies supporting business objectives
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts such as service agreements, vendor contracts and partnership agreements
• Evaluate terms and conditions for legal and regulatory compliance, and lead complex negotiations with vendors, clients and other stakeholders
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including accurate documentation, timely renewals and issue resolution
• Maintain a centralized contract repository and monitor contract performance
• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual risks, and conduct periodic audits
• Work with finance, legal and operations, train internal stakeholders, resolve disputes and prepare reports for senior management
• Analyze contract data, recommend process improvements and stay up to date on industry best practices

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation and risk management
• Preferred: knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks in the energy, utility or infrastructure sectors
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail, integrity and commitment to ethical conduct

Required skills

• Proficiency in contract management software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications