Contracts Lead
CR/082011
Posted: 30/04/2026
- Competitive
- Qatar, Doha
- Contract
We currently have an opportunity for a Contracts Lead. This position is based in Qatar Onshore – Doha
Position Title: Contracts Lead.
Contract duration: 36 Months
Working Hours/Day – 8-10hrs/day
Working Days/Week – 6days/week
Job Purpose
Management and resolution of major claims submitted by NFXP Offshore contractors and LLI suppliers.
Key Job Accountabilities
Advises NFXP Offshore Project Management Team (PMT) on handling of major claims and negotiations with EPCI/FEED contractors and LLI suppliers, interfacing with Legal Supply, Finance, Performance & Delivery (P&D) departments and other stakeholders, as needed. Develops dispute resolution strategies and work plans and advises on Risks and Opportunities. Meets face-to-face with contractor to permit contractors to present their claims.
Thoroughly reviews and evaluates contractual claims (Entitlement, Causation and Quantum) and engages with the Legal Department and other stakeholders to align on Company position for response.
Reviews all correspondence and develops Company view (position paper) of potential claims in coordination with PMT, P&D and Legal.
Ensure compliance with Company’s procedures, policies & regulations for dispute resolution and compliance with statutory requirements and Applicable Law.
Periodically updates the Major Projects Master Claims Register for Company’s senior management.
Support facilitation and resolution of disputes to avoid escalation of disputes to formal arbitration/ litigation.
Prepares Management and Governance claims recommendations and presentations, materials, Forms of Consent/ Deeds of Settlement in conjunction with the Legal , P&D and PMT for formal closure and settlement of disputes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Business Administration, Engineering.
Knowledge and/or Experience
8 years experience in business related function or discipline, including 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 1 year experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/subcontractors/ service/vendor personnel.
Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) preferred.
Experience in administration of contracts and claims management relating to EPCI contracts in the Offshore Oil & Gas sector including Large Scale development.
Proven track record in successful amicable resolution of contractual disputes.
Experience in formal dispute resolution processes e.g. mediation, binding arbitration, litigation. Knowledge of Middle Eastern legal statutes and civil codes preferred.
Technical and Business Skills
A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
Planning and Cost literacy (Primavera P6) preferred
Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office applications.
Previous hands-on experience in facilitation of mediation, arbitration and/ or litigation. Understanding of formal arbitration processes e.g. Redfern Schedules, document discovery/ disclosure, review of claimant statements of case and preparation of respondent’s statement of defence, facilitation of expert witness statements, factual and expert witness preparation, liaising with legal representatives and legal counsel.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Position Title: Contracts Lead.
Contract duration: 36 Months
Working Hours/Day – 8-10hrs/day
Working Days/Week – 6days/week
Job Purpose
Management and resolution of major claims submitted by NFXP Offshore contractors and LLI suppliers.
Key Job Accountabilities
Advises NFXP Offshore Project Management Team (PMT) on handling of major claims and negotiations with EPCI/FEED contractors and LLI suppliers, interfacing with Legal Supply, Finance, Performance & Delivery (P&D) departments and other stakeholders, as needed. Develops dispute resolution strategies and work plans and advises on Risks and Opportunities. Meets face-to-face with contractor to permit contractors to present their claims.
Thoroughly reviews and evaluates contractual claims (Entitlement, Causation and Quantum) and engages with the Legal Department and other stakeholders to align on Company position for response.
Reviews all correspondence and develops Company view (position paper) of potential claims in coordination with PMT, P&D and Legal.
Ensure compliance with Company’s procedures, policies & regulations for dispute resolution and compliance with statutory requirements and Applicable Law.
Periodically updates the Major Projects Master Claims Register for Company’s senior management.
Support facilitation and resolution of disputes to avoid escalation of disputes to formal arbitration/ litigation.
Prepares Management and Governance claims recommendations and presentations, materials, Forms of Consent/ Deeds of Settlement in conjunction with the Legal , P&D and PMT for formal closure and settlement of disputes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Business Administration, Engineering.
Knowledge and/or Experience
8 years experience in business related function or discipline, including 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 1 year experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/subcontractors/ service/vendor personnel.
Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) preferred.
Experience in administration of contracts and claims management relating to EPCI contracts in the Offshore Oil & Gas sector including Large Scale development.
Proven track record in successful amicable resolution of contractual disputes.
Experience in formal dispute resolution processes e.g. mediation, binding arbitration, litigation. Knowledge of Middle Eastern legal statutes and civil codes preferred.
Technical and Business Skills
A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
Planning and Cost literacy (Primavera P6) preferred
Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office applications.
Previous hands-on experience in facilitation of mediation, arbitration and/ or litigation. Understanding of formal arbitration processes e.g. Redfern Schedules, document discovery/ disclosure, review of claimant statements of case and preparation of respondent’s statement of defence, facilitation of expert witness statements, factual and expert witness preparation, liaising with legal representatives and legal counsel.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Megha Koshy
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