Contract advisor

All locations
  • Oslo, Norway
  • Hamburg, Germany
  • Arnhem, Netherlands
Business:
Group
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
3499
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

The Group Contracts Advisory function at DNV is a centralized team dedicated to providing high-quality contract review, negotiation, and support across several key business areas: Maritime, Business Assurance, Supply Chain & Product Assurance, and Cybersecurity. This function is essential for ensuring that contracts are managed effectively and efficiently, supporting the overall business objectives of DNV.

The team is globally distributed and organized into three regions: Region Americas, Region Europe, and Region MEAPAC (Middle East and Asia PAC). This structure allows for comprehensive coverage and expertise across different geographical areas, ensuring that the specific needs of each region are met.

Group Contracts Advisory – Europe is looking for a skilled legal professional with a strong command of contracts, specifically with professional proficiency in English, German, and/or Dutch.

Contracts Advisor - Region Europe

The Contract Advisor (CA) is part of the Group Contracts Advisory – Region Europe team and will report to the Region Europe Team Lead. In this role you will provide the formal contract review, risk analysis, negotiation and conclusion of contracts as well as modifications or qualifications to DNV standard terms and conditions.

Working alongside highly qualified contract professionals who are passionate about their work and supportive in nature, you will ensure that contracts are aligned with business area contracting principles and processes, including facilitating any approvals and exceptions that may need to be obtained in accordance with the business area chart of authority. You will serve as point of contact for legal/contracts counterparts in customer organizations, ensure efficient internal collaboration and interface management.

You will work closely with the Group Legal lawyers in the region and will have a unique opportunity to combine advancing your career through the breadth of contract issues you would expect at a truly international company.

Location: This position will be based in either of Arnhem, Netherlands, Hamburg, Germany, or Høvik/Oslo, Norway offices, offering a hybrid work arrangement. Some limited domestic and international travel may be required.

Expectations:

  • Review and negotiate deviations from DNV standard templates, as well as customer terms and conditions for compliance with DNV preferred contracting position.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to provide guidance on the interpretation and application of standard DNV contracts as well as customer contracts.
  • Identify commercial risks and ensure that they are communicated to and understood by stakeholders within the business.
  • Act as a liaison between the business and customers in contract negotiations, including direct negotiations with customer stakeholders.
  • Provide support, advice, and solutions to the project team on contractual matters.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, and build positive working relationships.

Join us, and you will have great opportunities to make an impact.

For further information, please contact:

Group Contracts Advisory Team Lead - Region Europe, Helen Swensen

What we offer
Position Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in law, business, paralegal qualification or relevant area is preferred but not mandatory.
  • In lieu of a degree, at least (5) years’ experience in contract review, revision & negotiation.
  • Experience in contract drafting and negotiation, including an in-depth understanding of contract provisions.
  • Experience and/or demonstrably strong interest in the key industries DNV operates, especially pertaining to maritime, assurance, sustainability and ESG services would be an advantage.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required, both domestic and international
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Professional proficiency in English mandatory.
  • Professional legal proficiency in German or Dutch is also mandatory.
  • Proficiency in Italian, Spanish or Portuguese are a plus.
  • Professional proficiency in any other commonly used business language is considered an advantage, but not mandatory.
  • We conduct pre-employment background screening.

About you

Reasons to join us:

  • Strong company culture with emphasis on competence development
  • International, forward leaning and exciting work environment
  • A trusted, responsible and independent role as of day one
  • Direct client contact and management of own projects
  • Supportive colleagues in a highly professional work environment
  • Professional and personal development opportunities in a truly international company
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.