Vice President - Contracts - EPC/Infrastructure/Heavy Engineering Sector - LLB

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end contract management, administration, and compliance for Power and EPC projects.

- Develop and implement contract strategies to minimize commercial and contractual risks.

- Manage contract negotiations, amendments, and vendor agreements.

- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, commercial, and operational risks.

- Oversee tax-related contractual matters and ensure regulatory compliance.

- Lead contractor claims management, dispute resolution, and commercial settlements.

- Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and project teams to ensure effective contract execution.

- Monitor contract performance, compliance, and governance throughout the project lifecycle.

- Provide commercial guidance to senior management and support strategic business decisions.

Required Skills:

- 20-25 years of experience in Contract Management within the Power, EPC, Infrastructure, or Heavy Engineering sectors.

- Strong expertise in:

1. Commercial Contract Management

2. EPC Contracts

3. Claims Management

4. Risk Management

5. Contract Negotiation

6. Vendor Management

7. Tax & Commercial Compliance

8. Dispute Resolution

- Strong understanding of FIDIC or similar contract frameworks.

- Excellent negotiation, analytical, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience handling large-scale Power, Infrastructure, or Industrial EPC projects.

- Strong knowledge of commercial laws, taxation, and regulatory compliance.

- LLB, MBA, or equivalent qualification is an added advantage.

- Experience leading cross-functional commercial and contract management teams.