Contracts Specialist

With a legacy dating back to 1856 – to the world’s first marine surveying organisation, The Salvage Association – Aqualis continues to evolve to provide the deepest pool of technical expertise across marine and energy sectors in more locations worldwide, to best support our clients and markets in keeping the world moving today, whilst managing the challenges of tomorrow. 

The Contracts Specialist will manage the full contract lifecycle, from drafting, review and negotiation through to execution and closeout. The role will guidance to internal stakeholders, support global project activities, and help ensure compliance with commercial, legal and regulatory requirements while effectively managing risk and protecting business interests.

What will you be doing?

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalise a wide range of contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, client agreements, supplier agreements and service contracts in accordance with Aqualis’ contracting principles and review procedures.
• Ensuring that contracts comply with legal, regulatory and organisational standards.
• Collaborate with project managers on claims, variations, extensions of time and other contractual change matters.
• Maintain accurate and organised contract records and documentation.
• Identify potential risks in contract terms and, with relevant stakeholders, develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Advise management on contractual rights and obligations and interpret terms and conditions.
• Lead negotiations with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to agree commercially appropriate terms that protect Aqualis’ interests.
• Collaborate with the Group legal counsels on complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Act as a key point of contact for contract-related matters within the areas or projects assigned to the role.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including executive management, project managers and bid administrators.

What are we looking for?

• Educated to degree level in Law, Legal Studies, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A minimum of two years’ relevant experience, ideally in a commercial or similar role.
• Demonstrable experience of drafting, negotiating and managing contracts, ideally within the energy or marine industries.
• Ability to identify, assess and communicate contractual and commercial risk, and interpret contractual terms and apply contract review procedures.
• Experience in the energy and marine industries, including oil and gas and onshore and offshore renewable energy is beneficial.

Further Information:

This position will be based at our office in London. You must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

You can learn more about our team and what we do here: https://aqualis-group.com/ 

To ensure your application is considered, please submit it using the link provided on this page.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.

Our Commitment to D&I:

At Aqualis Group, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive, regardless of background, identity, or role. As a global company, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion strengthens our teams. We support flexible working, accessible environments, and employee wellbeing. Even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement, we encourage you to apply—your unique perspective could be just what we need.