Responsible for the contract management process, as well as development of specific standards for bidding, submission, contract negotiations and document management for the Group, unlisted subsidiaries and projects
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Contract Drafting and Review
- Draft and vet commercial agreements including confidentiality, product supply agreements, material sourcing agreements, lease, memorandum of understanding, correspondences with customer, letter of intent etc., response to tenders and RFPs and other documents pertaining to Companies’ business
- Oversee organisational contract development and management activities, and enforce organisational principles of integrity and compliance.
- Draft contractual provisions based on strategy discussions, senior management input, and organisational needs and expectations
- Review contractual performance of both parties to ensure compliance with terms and to identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal
- Develop standards for contracts, including presentation of budget, payment terms, general language and provisions
Contract Management
Ensure that contracts and proposals are properly entered into organisational databases and securely maintainedManage the contract approval process to meet / exceed business cycle time requirementsConduct contract strategy meetings to identify requirements, facilitate pricing discussions, and obtain senior management input on timelines and deliverablesNegotiation and Liaison
Serve as primary organisational contact during contract negotiationsEngage relevant stakeholders in negotiation decisions involving legal or regulatory requirements, contract standards and cost targetInterface with insurance companies regarding adequacy of coverage and purchasing needsMaintain deadlines on deliverables and communicate on an ongoing basis with business partners and internal clients about contractual issueRequirements
First Degree in LawCurrent Nigerian bar membership5 – 7 years’ prior work experience in a contract preparation in a large corporationExperience in applying organisational standards when developing requests for proposals, negotiating terms and drafting contractsExcellent communication, business presentation, negotiation, persuasion and analytical skillsSelf-motivated and able to adapt to changing prioritiesAble to work independently on standard tasks with a minimum amount of supervision, providing feedback that assists with the work of the teamAbility to systematically analyse complex problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutionsBenefits
Private Health InsuranceOpportunities for Professional Growth and Career AdvancementPaid Time OffTraining & DevelopmentCompetitive salaryCollaborative and supportive work environment