ContractsSpecialist

We are seeking a highly experienced **Contracts Specialist,** to play a strategic role in driving business growth, managing contractual risk, contractual governance, and supporting customer satisfaction across the country portfolio. The **Contract Specialist** will support the effective administration of post‑award contracts on major projects across the UAE. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring contractual compliance, accurate documentation, and effective coordination between internal and external project stakeholders. **Key Leadership Responsibilities** * **Strategic Business Partner:** Collaborate closely with the Head of Commercial and Contracts and the leadership team to support the development and execution of the UAE business strategy. * **Contracts & Risk Leadership:** Lead all contract‑related activities, ensuring contractual and legal risks are proactively identified, mitigated, and managed across the full project lifecycle. * **Customer‑Centric Approach:** Promote pragmatic, balanced contractual solutions that protect the business while enabling long‑term client relationships. * **Growth & Market Enablement:** Go beyond traditional contract management by supporting bid strategies, identifying commercial opportunities, and enabling effective go‑to‑market initiatives. * **Team Contributor:** Actively contribute to cross‑functional leadership discussions, organizational performance, and a culture of accountability and delivery. * **Cross‑Functional Collaboration:** Work closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, Project Delivery, and Legal teams to ensure alignment on commercial strategy and execution. * **Compliance & Ethics Champion:** Ensure full compliance with internal policies, UAE regulations, and ethical standards, providing guidance and training where required. **Key Technical Responsibilities** **A. Pre‑Award (Tendering & Bid Phase)** * Review and analyse tender and contract documents to identify commercial, contractual, and legal