Legal issues relating to the formation of contracts with customers or suppliers, such as;

• Offers
• Counter offers
• Acceptance
• Precedence of documents

Analyse the legal and commercial implications relating to the formation of contracts and explain these to colleagues and other internal stakeholders

The main express terms that are commonly applied in contracts for the supply of goods or services, such as:

• Indemnities and liabilities
• Sub-contracting and assignment
• Insurances
• Guarantees
• Liquidated damages
• Payment
• Delivery and completion

Interpret and revise key contract terms that are included in contracts

The main remedies for the default or breach of contract

Review contracts and recommend appropriate action to be taken in the event of default or breach of contract, including sub-contracting work without agreement

The main provisions that cover variations, claims or compensation events

Evaluate and recommend appropriate action to be taken to resolve variations, claims or compensation events

The main methods for dispute resolution including negotiation, alternative dispute resolution through mediation, conciliation and expert determination, adjudication, arbitration and litigation

Evaluate and recommend appropriate methods to resolve disputes. Take action to resolve disputes

Flow-down arrangements in supply chains that affect contracts

Apply relevant flow-down requirements in the supply chain

The use of key milestones in contract management and project risk management

Establish and review key milestones and implement appropriate risk management actions

The impact of supply chain risk on organisation reputation

Develop and manage approaches to mitigate the impact of supply chain risk on organisational reputation, escalating significant issues as appropriate