Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, relocation, accommodation and additional benefits apply. The Contracts manager will look after all contract activity for the group, and represents the Company in negotiations of the most-complex contractual issues. The Contracts Manager must be fully knowledgeable of all legal, business, financial, and long-term implication of prime contract negotiation and maintenance. Travel to the client's offices or to the project site may be required, either before the contract receives final approval or during the life of the contract. Duties and Responsibilities: Negotiates the most significant contracts or contract modifications, often under difficult conditions. Draws upon broad prior experience to effectively negotiate the most favourable terms and conditions with prospective and current clients while achieving Company objectives.Identifies risks and contractual terms not conforming to Company policy.Participates in Division, Company, and Corporate strategic planning activities for specific projects (e.g., risk assessment, bid/no bid analysis, participation in business plan development, etc.).Selects personnel, makes staffing assignments, supervises work produced to ensure consistent high-quality performance.Maintains an active participation in related professional societies to keep abreast of relevant contractual issues.Keeps subordinates up to date relative to the availability of resource materials dealing with current contract administration and negotiation issues.Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. Requirements: JD/LLB in Law or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field10+ years of prime contract administration experience within a large international Oil and Gas/ Engineering firm is requiredRequires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts.Incumbent must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration.Must be capable of independently negotiating the most-complex contractual issues.Proven ability for managing and directing work involving complex situations. Please note that by submitting your personal information to Deka Minas you free-willingly issue the business consent to make use of such data for the specific purpose of securing you either permanent or temporary employment. Our business makes use of a POPIA compliant database and you have the right to access, right to correction and right to deletion of your personal information.