Contract Manager

About Us
Kongsberg Digital is one of the fastest growing tech companies in Norway, providing next-generation software and digital solutions to customers within the maritime, oil and gas, and renewables and utilities industries. We are looking for extraordinary individuals to join us on our mission to digitalize these industries, and to support our growth globally we are looking for a Contract Manager. 

The open position is within our Maritime Simulation business unit, headquartered in Horten, Norway. The unit consists of approx. 170 employees developing, selling and implementing market-leading simulation technology used for training and research in the maritime-, offshore- and naval industries worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial processes i.e. public tenders, sales contracts, maintenance agreements, consultancy agreements, confidentiality agreements, cooperation and partner agreements, vendor agreements, market representative and reseller agreements for our software, hardware and services.

• Manage the resolution of contractual disputes and involve external legal resources as required.

• Partner with and advise the Managing Director and commercial team within the organisation.

• Provide support to our global operations on contractual, commercial and administrative matters.

• Prepare and deliver training on contractual, commercial and compliance matters to our global operation.

• Support compliance screenings towards business partners/customers/vendors, with assistance from Kongsberg Digital’s central Compliance function.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in law. Candidates with non-Norwegian law degrees are welcome to apply. Candidates with extensive contract experience but no legal education will also be considered.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within contract management, legal advice, and contract negotiations for global operations.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills in oral and written English. Norwegian skills are a plus but not a prerequisite.

• Strong analytical and research skills.

• Business mindset and strong commercial knowledge.

• International experience would be beneficial.

• Experience with business partner compliance screening would be beneficial.

• An awareness and understanding of tax implications would be beneficial.

• Experience within technology, software, hardware and / or maritime would be beneficial.
  

At Kongsberg Digital’s Maritime Simulation unit, we can offer exciting challenges and the possibility to develop yourself by working with our team of experts worldwide. Learn more about our Maritime Simulation unit at https://marsim.kongsbergdigital.com

Application Process

If you're curious and ready to embark on the journey with us, we'd love to hear from you! In this process we require that you upload your resume and answer some questions instead of writing a cover letter. Please note that we review applications on a rolling-basis. Therefore, we encourage you to apply today!

Diversity & Inclusion
At Kongsberg Digital, we celebrate diversity and strive for inclusivity. We strongly believe that different perspectives and backgrounds drive innovation and contribute to our success. We actively promote a culture of inclusiveness that values and respects every individual, providing equal opportunities for all our employees. Together, we will create a workplace where every game-changing employee can shine and seize equal opportunities.

[Note to Recruitment Agencies:]

KDI occasionally partners with recruiting agencies for specific roles. To ensure compliance we work with a limited number of preferred suppliers who follow an agreed process for vetting and representing KDI in the external market. KDI will not accept unsolicited candidates or be liable to pay associated fees unless terms are agreed with our Procurement team prior to any work being carried out.