Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• To safeguard the company’s interests in all aspects of commercial/contracts management lifecycle. Negotiate contracts/agreements and provide commercial knowledge and guidance to concerned manager. To support Business Unit and functional departments in all commercial matters as necessary.

Job Duties:

• Negotiating, Draft, review, manage & maintain Business Unit commercial and contractual arrangements (e.g. MOUs, sales contracts, employment agreements, collaborative arrangements, license agreements, Lease agreement, shareholders’ minutes, etc) , drafting and recommending agreements with external customers, including price, balancing commercial and company interests with acceptable commercial and legal risks to the Company.

• Analyzing and interpreting complex contract terms and conditions, advising on their impact and associated risk and liability to the company at all levels.
• Identifying and Addressing potential conflicts of interests.
•  Preparing and keeping under review standard contracts and associated legal documents for all aspects of company activity,
• Maintaining awareness of relevant legislation, Government initiatives and industry Interactions commensurate with the responsibilities of the job.
• Review customer terms and conditions and advise on risks, cost drivers and propose acceptable commercial positions, to the Business Units
• Conduct and support negotiations with customers to achieve the best position which reflects the agreed “sign-off” position.
•  Work with finance colleagues to ensure acceptable cash flows and payment profiles are contractually agreed
• Present commercial aspects of proposals at internal bid reviews, to all levels of seniority
•  Conduct pre- and post-contract award reviews with internal stakeholders to ensure the contractual obligations are known, understood and being properly addressed 
•  Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by the Head 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of general and specific contract laws
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping
• An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations
• Excellent communication skills.
• LLB degree with relevant experience of at least 2 years in, Contract Management area,  Justice, Public Prosecutor, Attorney, Legal Advice.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable negotiation skills with successful experience of operating in local markets
• Experience of managing contracts 
• Experience of negotiating with customers.
• Confident presentation of commercial advice and opinion, able to engender trust and display professional credibility
•  Strong influencing and persuasive skills; presents a calm and professional demeanor
• Conscientious attitude to contract (attention to detail) and proposal reviews
•  Ability to constructively challenge others to influence the commercial position
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to explain complex terms and conditions in such a way that internal stakeholders understand the company’s obligations
•  Calm and professional attitude, especially under pressure
•  Ability to work under own steam and in a team environment, as required, with all levels from junior to Senior
• Ability to work effectively and proactively. A self-starter with the tenacity and resilience to manage obstacles and delays without losing focus
•  Excellent verbal and written skills.
•  Excellent Communication skills
• Strong team player
• Structured and organized
•  Flexible and adaptable

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the company standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.