Contracts Advisor

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We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About The Role

DNV Group Contracts Advisory is looking for a Contract Advisor to join the team. The Contract Advisor (CA) is part of the Group Contracts Advisory Region Americas team and will report to the Region Americas Team Leader. In this role you will provide the formal contract review, risk analysis, negotiation and conclusion of contracts as well as modifications or qualifications to DNV standard terms and conditions.

Working alongside highly qualified contract professionals who are passionate about their work and supportive in nature, you will ensure that contracts are aligned with business area contracting principles and processes, including facilitating any approvals and exceptions that may need to be obtained in accordance with the business area chart of authority. You will serve as point of contact for legal/contracts counterparts in customer organizations, ensure efficient internal collaboration and interface management.

You will work closely with the Group Legal lawyers in the region, and will have a unique opportunity to combine advancing your career through the breadth of contract issues you would expect at a truly international company.

This position will be based in our Katy, Texas office with a hybrid work arrangement. Some limited domestic and international travel may be required.

What You'll DO

Review and negotiate deviations from DNV standard templates, as well as customer terms and conditions for compliance with DNV preferred contracting position. Strong analytical skills. Ability to provide guidance on the interpretation and application of standard DNV contracts as well as customer contracts. Identify commercial risks and ensure that they are communicated to and understood by stakeholders within the business.Act as a liaison between the business and customers in contract negotiations, including direct negotiations with customer stakeholders.Provide support, advice, and solutions to the project team on contractual matters.Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, and build positive working relationships

What we offer

What We Offer

Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days) Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits Spending accounts FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace 401(k) with company match Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits Education reimbursement program Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company Career advancement opportunities Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

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DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

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What is Required

Bachelors degree in law, business, paralegal qualification or relevant area is preferred but not mandatory.In lieu of a degree, at least (3) years experience in contract review, revision & negotiation. Experience in contract drafting and negotiation, including an in-depth understanding of contract provisions.Experience and/or demonstrably strong interest in the key industries DNV operates, especially pertaining to maritime, assurance, sustainability and ESG services would be an advantage.Willingness and ability to travel as required, both domestic and international Excellent oral and written communication skills.Professional proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese or other commonly used business language is considered an advantage, but not mandatory.We conduct pre-employment drug and background screeningImmigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*