Assistant Contract Manager

PureHealth; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Contracts. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts to ensure compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has over 7 years of experience in contract management. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in contract management or related field.
• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial terms.
• Proven negotiation skills with focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with departments to mitigate contractual risks.
• Manage and monitor contract execution for vendors.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Contracts

Location: Abu Dhabi

Objective:

The Assistant Manager – Contracts will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts with vendors, clients, and other stakeholders. The role supports the Contracts team in ensuring legal, regulatory, and organizational compliance while minimizing risk and aligning contract terms with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and legal documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with company policies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify and mitigate contractual risks and ensure alignment with operational, commercial, financial, and legal requirements.
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates tailored to business needs.
• Negotiate and finalize contract terms with external stakeholders and partners.
• Manage and monitor contract execution for vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Review and process contract amendments, renewals, and extensions.
• Support execution teams to ensure contract milestones and deliverables are met on time.
• Present contract terms and conditions for internal stakeholder review and approval.
• Analyze potential legal and business risks associated with specific contract provisions.
• Ensure compliance with contract deadlines, obligations, and performance conditions (e.g., payment terms, delivery timelines, etc.).
• Maintain an organized system for storing and managing physical and digital contract records.
• Follow up on pending contracts or requests requiring additional documentation or clarification.
• Propose improvements to enhance contract management processes, systems, and workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in contract management, procurement, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of contract law, legal principles, and commercial terms.
• Proven negotiation and analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.