Role description:

The Contract and Legal Claim Manager will become part of the Claim Department. He/she will be assigned, among other things, to provide vital assistance to project teams working worldwide with contractual and legal advice and drafting of critical correspondence, change orders and claims.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

•  With the support of the project teams collecting and analyzing information and gathering appropriate argumentation and evidence for drafting claims/changes/rebuttals;

• Analyzing contract language, determining proper interpretation, and applying to facts;

• Assisting the Contract Manager/Subcontract Administration Manager/Material Supply Manager and project team members in the context of executive projects in defining and preparing the legal and contractual aspects of critical correspondence with Clients, Subcontractors and Suppliers;

•  Developing legal research and analysis concerning a variety of legal issues;

• Cooperate with the Legal Affairs and Contracts Department in the selection and management of any external lawyers needed to prepare legal opinions;

• Interface effectively with project teams.

Educational Background, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

•  Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Laws in Italy;

•  Minimum 3 years of experience

   Experience in construction law and claim preparation will be considered as a plus;

• Fluent English speaker and writer;

•  Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills;

• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook;  

•  Availability to travel abroad;  

•  Team-working skills;

•   Flexibility and desire to get involved;

•   Self-motivated achiever;

•   Excellent communication skills;

•  Good time-management skills.