Job DescriptionCONTRACTS ADVISOR (GERMAN LAW)Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview. Read the complete job description below.- CONTRACT- SURREY Our Client, a Major international Oil and Gas, design and construction contractor, is urgently seeking a Contracts Advisor with German Law experience to work in their Surrey offices to work on various Offshore Renewable Installation and decommissioning projects- Specific focus of those governed by German Law.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: · Fluent in both German and English.· Experience and knowledge of German Law.· Experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts governed by German law.· Understanding of LOGIC, FIDIC and incoterms.· Knowledge of the peculiar components of the Companies Offshore Renewable Business such as: EPC, T&I, EPCI contracts for: Offshore windfarms, Floating wind, hydro, decommissioning, along with traditional offshore energy ( pipe lay/ topside installation etc).· Understanding and knowledge of the principles of both common and civil law systems, with particular focus in German and contract law.Capability to define differences and implications related thereto.· Knowledge of legal principles, obligations, responsibility related to partnership agreements (Joint Ventures, Consortia, Heads of Agreement, Frame Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding, etc.) where Company or any of its affiliates is involved.· Rigorous and vigilant in the contract preparation assuring that any negotiated modification is implemented and that all the documents forming the contract are correctly assembled.· Full comprehension of all legal obligations and responsibilities arising out of the contracts entered into by Company, whether with clients or subcontractors and suppliers.Including any ancillary obligation related to bank or parent Company guarantees, performance and warranty bonds and legislation on public works.· Think through situations from different perspectives and take the appropriate risks and decisions.Be aware and take costs/benefits and organizational implications into consideration.· Lead and steer actions with full accountability and tenacity to ensure successful outcomes.Set goals and plan the actions needed to meet short and long-term targets.· Understand market dynamics and trends that affect the business.Be focused on the long-term business strategy and consequently set priorities and actions.· Be open to change and continuous improvement, and in fact drive these by energising people to the specific need for modifications to the way work is carried out.· Collaborate with peers or teams of different functions and countries to achieve success collectively.Share useful information and build trust by listening to all stakeholders.Be interested in other individuals' perspectives and concerns.· Search for opportunities to increase and improve own knowhow and competencies.Encourage others to increase their knowledge.Curiosity and an orientation for learning are implied.RATE: Negotiable.Please quote what Limited Company hourly rate you would be looking for when applying.BENEFITS: Very Close to the Station.We are instructed to only submit to our Client candidates whose qualifications and experience match client's specification and must be eligible to work within the UK.