Contracts Lead

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a Contracts Lead to join the Contract Management Department of our company operating in the Energy, Technology, and Engineering sectors, located in İstanbul /Seyrantepe .

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in contract management within a comparable industry sector
• Fluency in English is essential, with knowledge of additional languages being an advantage
• Proven skills in negotiation, drafting, and communication in both Turkish and English
• Having solid commercial and technical acumen will be considered an asset
• Knowledge at international and local contract standards
• Capability to manage multiple, high-value contracts in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting abilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility to adapt to varying work schedules and respond to project needs as they arise, ensuring successful outcomes
• Ability to manage stress effectively during prolonged negotations, customer interactions, and relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Self motivated, proactive, and solution oriented approach
• No restrictions on traveling for business purposes

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts such as EPC agreements, installation & commissioning contracts, different types of subcontracts with wide variety of scopes, supplier contracts, and SLAs to ensure compliance with legal and project requirements
• Prepare and continuously update company contract drafts
• Prepare and regularly update contract follow-up logs and monitor them on an ongoing basis
• Contribute to the development and improvement of contract management processes, tools, and templates
• Prepare contract overview analysis, including risk identification and mitigation planning and properly handover to the project management
• Lead discussions with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure favorable terms and potential risks
• Contribute with analysis and recommendations during negotiations to safeguard the company’s interests and minimize liabilities
• Administer contracts effectively throughout their lifecycle, ensuring adherence to agreed terms, budgets, and schedules
• Ensure alignment between contract strategies and project requirements
• Foster seamless communication between internal and external stakeholders to maintain positive working relationships
• Focus to keep contractual activites at company’s main principals level and escalate any exceeding liability provisions to the respective management level