Global Contract Manager

DNV is seeking a highly skilled Global Contract Manager to join our Global Contracting team in Norway. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the success of our Global Contracting function.

The Global Contract Manager will be responsible for providing formal legal review and risk analysis of customer contracts, advising the bid manager/KAM and other levels of Energy Systems management during the decision-making process. You will ensure that contracts are aligned with the strategic earning ambitions for each customer/segment as well as the overall strategy expectations for Energy Systems with regards to growth, earnings, and cash flow.

• Represent Energy Systems in reviewing, amending, and negotiating a variety of contracts, forms, or agreements with customers.
• Support the contracting process and contract management.
• Assess project risks, actively engage in the risk review process for projects, and collaborate with the business on strategies to mitigate risk.
• Provide advice on legal and commercial contract-related matters as well as on matters pertaining to other functional responsibilities of the Global Contracting team.
• Advocate and ensure compliance with DNV processes, policies, guidelines, and values.
• Provide training on legal/contract management issues and risks within the functional scope of the Global Contracting team.
• Take an active role in identifying potential process improvements and support the implementation of internal improvement projects.
• Deliver a competent and high-quality product that demonstrates a customer-centric approach (both towards internal and external customers) and provides commercially focused advice and solutions.

• A comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidized canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.
• Flexible working hours and workplace, with a focus on work-life balance for our employees.
• A supportive and caring culture that embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders.
• Opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks.
• Extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions.
• A strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.

• Bachelor degree in law or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant work experience as a legal professional or contract manager is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Norwegian; additional skills in other languages are also welcomed.
• Legal skills in a commercial/transactional context, including reviewing and drafting contracts.
• Comfortable working as part of a virtual, global, and multi-cultural team.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and ability to handle complex projects.
• Possesses organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines.
• Must have strong computer skills and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Capable of professionally managing confidential information.

• Excellent and clear communicator.
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills.
• Analytical and solutions-oriented; able to balance details with the bigger picture.
• Result-oriented and focused.
• Commercial mindset.
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage and prioritize workload.
• Able to interact with a range of cultures, personalities, and styles in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, human, approachable, and collaborative mindset.
• Be self-motivated, resilient, and cope with work pressure.
• Continuous improvement and high-quality delivery mindset.