NES Fircroft are supporting a key O&G client who are looking for a Senior Contracts Advisor on a contract basis (outside IR35) until Q1 2027.

This will be a hybrid role, which requires at least 3 days per week in their Kingston office, London.

We are looking for an individual that holds a Law degree (or similar) and possesses strong legal expertise, particularly around Norwegian Law.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the business in contract negotiations and successful project delivery
• Negotiating with external parties and managing comprehensive contract activities, including analysis, drafting, and qualification
• Support internal teams in tendering and project execution while coordinating with key corporate departments to ensure alignment and efficiency, reporting directly to the Head of Contract Management
• Contribute to the success of commercial proposals with a distribution of risks and based on terms acceptable to the Company
• Support the completion of projects within time and budget; contribute to the mitigation of risks and the maximization of profits resulting from the execution of projects
• Acting not only as a functional expert but also and above all as trusted advisor and business partner across the Company
• Ensure clients' standard contracting rules are adequately applied to all contracts, both with customers and suppliers/subcontractors, always in consideration of the perceived level of risks that each of them involves 

Experience required:

• Strong legal expertise, including LOGIC, FIDIC, Incoterms, Norwegian Law (preferred), and both common and civil law systems with a focus on contract law and partnership agreements
• Good knowledge of the Company’s core business areas such as EPC contracts, platform components, Offshore plants and subsea fields installation
• Meticulous in contract preparation and management, ensuring legal compliance
• Strategic thinker with the ability to assess risks, make informed decisions, and align actions with short- and long-term business goals while adapting to market trends and organizational needs

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.