Contracts Manager APAC

Manly, Australia

Contracts Managers APAC

FWG11020

Sydney (Manly), NSW

This global solar technology leader provides the most comprehensive, integrated tracker, electrical solutions, and yield management and control systems for utility-scale and distributed generation projects. Their innovative solutions accelerate solar power plant construction, increase energy output, and enhance long-term reliability. They are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by a shared mission to provide smart solar hardware and software solutions to mitigate climate change for future generations.

People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity are their cornerstone values.

The business is expanding and undergoing a shift in operations so now require a Contracts Manager to take responsibility for managing the full contract lifecycle across APAC projects, with a strong focus on:

Front-end contract review and negotiations;
Commercial risk management in accordance with the corporate playbook;
Project delivery support;
Liaison with internal and external stakeholders to ensure commercial contracts are structured, negotiated, and executed effectively.
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating contracts to get them ready to be finalised;
Providing pragmatic risk advice.
Continual improvement in the speed, quality, and simplicity of contract formation and management processes, without compromising compliance or quality.

Requirements

A legal, business or commerce degree or qualification.
Some experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex agreements with external stakeholders in renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, mining, engineering or equipment industries.
Attention to detail and a solutions focused, zero-defect, mindset.
Self-starter attitude with persistence to follow up with all required stakeholders to closure.
Open minded and highly collaborative with teams across functions, regions, and time zones.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate commercial recommendations clearly and effectively.
Sound understanding of contracts, risk and compliance.
Familiarity with CRM/ERP systems and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
Exposure to APAC markets and multi-jurisdictional contracting.
Experience supporting claims or dispute resolution.
Demonstrated ability to work well in team environment.
Australian citizenship or permanent residence.

Freshwater Group

Freshwater Group is a best practice renewable energy recruitment business that focuses on all renewable and low carbon emission, energy efficiency and disruptive clean technology businesses as well as energy infrastructure, storage, and management.

Freshwater Group: Great People Better Outcomes

Freshwater Group is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.