Dilara Yaman
Senior Contracts Lead | EPC Contract Management
Salary / Daily rate
Budapest, Hungary
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Senior Legal Counsel with 15 years of expertise in energy & oil/gas contract management and EPC lifecycle direction. Managed 800+ contracts worth $500M+, reduced drafting time by 50% through standardization, and led 90-person offshore teams. Specialized in claims, risk assessment, and international project negotiations with proven M&A experience.
Work experience
Contracts Lead
ExxonMobil
Dec 2023 - Present
2 years 11 months
Budapest, Hungary
• Directed the EPC lifecycle for the Early Works scope of Mozambique Rovuma LNG Phase I Project, including contractor qualification, compliance alignment, contract drafting, negotiating, and technical & commercial clarification oversight; developed and implemented schedules, bid strategy and evaluation plans, and risk allocation strategies that mitigated risks and ensured adherence to corporate governance processes • Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration within technical, legal, and procurement teams to finalize the bid documents, including RFI, RFQ, RFP, and ITTs; proactively adjusted contract deliverables and timelines to align with the evolving project demands, reducing potential downtime and enhancing operational flexibility; conducted detailed cost-benefit analysis and risk assessments to identify and deploy high-impact solutions • Delivered contract development and management trainings to the procurement, engineering, and contracting teams in the company's Bengaluru Technology Center in India, contributing to the standardization of contract management practices along with fostering global knowledge-sharing initiatives; provided one-on-one mentorship to three junior employees, with a focus on contract management and negotiation skills
Contract Director
Kolin Kalyon Joint Venture
Feb 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years 11 months
İstanbul, Türkiye
• Streamlined and managed end-to-end contract lifecycle process, encompassing drafting, negotiation, and execution of diverse contracts; handled associated variations, change orders, and amendments • Directed over 800 project contracts valued more than $500 million; supervised business relations with over 350 subcontractors, suppliers and vendors in both local and international markets • Pioneered the development and execution of a standardized contract template library, reducing drafting time by over 50% • Guided project management team with valuable insights and recommendations, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring optimal utilization of resources
Türkiye Petrolleri A.O.
Nov 2013 - Mar 2020
6 years 5 months
Ankara, Türkiye
Offshore Operations Department Manager
Jan 2018 - Mar 2020
2 years 3 months
Ankara, Türkiye
• Orchestrated management of offshore operations and directed daily activities of a multi-disciplinary offshore team of 90, ranging from senior engineers to logistics supervisors, utilizing strategic communications and work planning processes to complete project milestones on time and within budget • Planned and managed comprehensive drilling campaigns executed with 2 drillships, 1 jack-up rig, and 6 PSVs; administered and expedited management processes of 8 deepwater and 3 shallow water wells • Received award from the Board of Directors for successfully completing purchase, reactivation and system integration projects of the two drillships acquired by the company; promoted twice within 12 months
Senior Legal Counsel
Nov 2013 - Jan 2018
4 years 3 months
Ankara, Türkiye
• Represented the company as an in-house lawyer by litigating cases, including complex commercial, employment, and administrative law issues; regularly offered legal advice to 21 internal departments and senior executives • Served as the legal focal point for international projects in MENA region, including business development, contract negotiation, and day-to-day operations’ management of five subsidiary companies • Overhauled outdated departmental bylaws for international projects, human resources, internal audit, and R&D units, increasing functional performance metrics
Law Clerk
Ankara Bar Association
Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
1 year 2 months
Ankara, Türkiye
• Met and interviewed 100+ clients to gather preliminary information on the cases; performed legal research and drafted motions, briefs, and memorandums • Prepared court papers; negotiated and closed 3 M&A projects; litigated cases before small claims court
Research Assistant
Hacettepe University
Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
1 year 2 months
Ankara, Türkiye
• Taught six undergraduate courses on law; evaluated and assessed student performance via projects and exams • Instructed and mentored students on studying abroad
Education
University of Michigan
Master of Laws - LL.M
2012 - 2013
1 year 1 month
Bilkent University
Bachelor of Laws - LL.B
2005 - 2009
4 years 1 month