Senior Contracts Specialist – Chartering

Role Definition

Aventa is hiring a Senior Contract Specialist with a key focus on vessel Chartering within the GPC East Contract Management Team to support Global Projects East on predominately pre-award of CPA focusing on contractual flow downs, deviation review and negotiation in accordance with Subsea 7 subcontracting and contracting principles.

Overview of Role

• Role is within the GPC East Contract Management function supporting SCM primarily in chartering vessels.

• Chartering of Transportation & Marine Assets to support GPC East Projects

• Responsible for pre award activities; review main contract flow downs, contractual deviations from vessel owners and suppliers, provide advice and responses based on Subsea 7 subcontracting and contracting principes, negotiations, support the preparation of internal approval document in line with the approved authority matrices and placement of CPA and or contracts.

• Ad-hoc contractual support to contractual queries from live projects.

• Mentor and provide guidance on best practices, collaboration and collective ownership in award and project delivery.

• This is a temporary role and to be based in our Paris, France office.

Negotiation Phase

• Contract Negotiation: Lead contractual negotiations on charter terms, and conditions in accordance with main contract flow downs and Subsea 7 contracting principles.

• Risk Allocation: Negotiate liability, insurance, and indemnity provisions.

• Performance Standards: Define KPIs, service levels, and penalty/bonus mechanisms.

Award Phase

• Recommendation Development: Support SCM in the award preparation and recommendations with contractual deviations in accordance with the approved authority matrices and company procedures.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with project teams, legal, finance, tax and senior management as needed during the contractual negotiations and deviations reviews.

• Contract Finalization: Oversee final contract execution and documentation Handover Planning: Coordinate transition to SCM and highlight key risks/opportunities and KPI’s to facilitate good administration.

Key Competencies Required

• Deep understanding of maritime law and chartering practices.

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

• Risk management and contract administration expertise.

• Knowledge of offshore operations and vessel requirements.

• Team and collaborative player.

• Works in accordance with Subsea 7 Values and Code of Conduct.

• Proficient in English communication.

INTERFACE

External Interfaces:

• Suppliers – shipowners, agents, brokers.

• Internal Interfaces:

• Project Managers/Project Operations Managers

• Supply Chain Management – Chartering Department

• Contracts / Project Services

• Legal & Insurance

• HSEQ

• Finance & Tax

• Vessels Superintendent

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous experience working with BIMCO charter parties most specifically Supply Time, Heavycon, Bargehire and GENCON.

• Relevant experience in similar position with owner, broker or working for charterer.

• Strong Contracting and Negotiation skills.

• Strong communications skills.

• Capable of managing multiple and challenging requests.

• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Education – a degree in Law, Maritime Business or Maritime Law, or a related discipline is essential. A postgraduate qualification or professional legal certificate is highly desirable.

• Contractual expertise – in-depth knowledge of contract law and international contracting standards, with proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.