Babcock Power is a global leader in providing innovative, high quality steam generation and energy-related products and services to the power generation and processing industries. We are an organization comprised of complementary, strategically assembled business units, each with its own specialized technology and skills; its own extensive experience and knowledge base; and its own rich history of creating advanced engineering solutions.
Job Summary
The Senior Contract Specialist supports and reports to the Head - Legal for Babcock Power APAC Private Ltd. (“BPAPAC”) based out of Chennai
Essential Responsibilities:
- Review, negotiate, and draft terms and conditions for agreements with customers and others to ensure adequate protection and a reasonable risk allocation in compliance with corporate risk standards.
- Review and coordinate customer purchase orders.
- Coordinate requests for letters of credit and bank guarantees with the Finance Department for BP APAC and other company personnel.
- Coordinate insurance matters with the Corporate Risk Manager including claims and certificates of insurance.
- Review certificates of insurance and insurance policies received from vendors.
- Prepare written consents and other corporate governance documentation as directed.
- Perform compliance due diligence and coordinate efforts with corporate compliance counsel.
- Perform legal research as directed.
- Track and coordinate responses to customer compliance requirements through third party software programs.
- Provide administrative support to the Legal Department including the following, uploading agreements and purchase orders to ContractPodAI.
Job Requirements / Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of various commercial terms and conditions, including legal and commercial implications.
- Working knowledge of power generation industry and/or construction industry practices and legal standards.
- Able to effectively prioritize tasks and maintain superior attention to detail and quality.
- Able to communicate effectively by written and verbal means.
- Able to work well independently and work effectively in a group setting.
- Be proactive and take ownership of job responsibilities.
- Appreciation of and professional maturity to maintain confidentiality of sensitive company information.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in law from a reputed law school is preferred. Company can also consider candidates in a relevant field like engineering, business, finance, or management having suitable experience in contracting and contract management.
- Minimum of 9 years of experience in contracting and contract administration involving legal issues and negotiation.
- The ideal candidate will possess experience in the power generation/manufacturing/oil & gas industries.
