• Application Deadline:
• Position: Contract Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 15 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 

Job Description

• Create, analyze, negotiate, and execute an array of contracts for various transactions


• Ensure the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well maintained


• Meet with customers to discuss both legal and business matters


• Provide advice and guidance to the different teams relating to contract generation


• Provides responses to bids, proposals and contract negotiations as well as RFPs for proposals for distribution to vendors


• Analyzes all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures


• Ensures that contracts are executed in accordance with corporate guidelines, goals and objectives.


• Conducts research prior to writing contracts.


• Audits existing contracts and oversees contract modifications.


• Analyzes a contract's risk to the business.


• Visits client sites and meets with business partners.


• Monitors the performance of each signed contract.


• Trains and supervises other contract professionals.


• Communicates contract implementations to subordinates.


• Maintains a computer database for the company's contract management system.


• Conducts analysis of new laws, regulations and contract trends to determine potential impact on the business.


• Develops a set of standard contracts for the company and assists with the employer's compliance with mandatory standards


• Coordinates with the finance department to ensure correct billing and collection of contractual revenues.


• Leads complex contract negotiations and manages all changes in and addendums to existing contracts.


• Identifies potential improvements to existing policies.


• Prepares reports on the status of contracts for management.


• Conducts special projects as assigned.


• Negotiates and oversees leasing agreements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Management, Engineering and Social Science.


• Master's Degree is an added advantage


• At least 15 years of experience in contract preparation and management.


• Primavera P6.

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology


• Comfortable working as part of a multidimensional team


• Possesses superior organizational skills, presentation skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines


• Must have strong computer skills and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office and Project


• Previous experience working with contract regulations


• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills


• Capable of professionally managing confidential information


• Exemplify creative problem-solving abilities


• Exemplify strong attention to detail


• Possesses a working knowledge of company policies and procedures.


• Has knowledge of international contract law and mergers and acquisitions regulations.


• Exhibits strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.


• Possesses excellent persuasion, negotiation and judgment skills.


• Displays exceptional management skills.


• Has working knowledge of financial analytics and profit and loss implications.


• Demonstrates superior presentation skills.


• Possesses strong leadership skills.


• Has excellent technological knowledge and abilities.


• Exhibits exceptional mathematical abilities


• Possesses extensive knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes.