Contract and Claims Lead (Arabic Speaking)

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,000 - 513,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Dubai is recruiting for a Contracts and Claims Lead (Arabic Speaking) to oversee a large portfolio of contracts and support the Contracts Manager in complex commercial matters.

The role focuses on managing lifecycle contracts, reviewing claims, variations, EOTs, EPC and related risk allocation, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to mitigate risks and resolve disputes.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in claims management, variations and EOTs.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, preferably with formal qualification/training.
• Experience with EPC contracts and risk allocation.
• Experience reviewing contractual risks, liabilities and commercial exposure.
• Exposure to utilities, power, water, energy or major capital projects is advantageous.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts throughout the contract lifecycle and ensure obligations are properly administered.
• Review and manage claims, variations, change orders and contractual entitlements.
• Assess EOT, delay, disruption and other commercial/contractual claims.
• Manage contractual notices, correspondence, supporting documentation and contract records.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support the administration of EPC, project, supply and operational contracts.
• Review contract performance and address issues with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Support commercial negotiations, claims resolution and dispute avoidance.
• Work with Projects, Procurement/Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and other internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to the contracts team and maintain controls across a high-volume contract portfolio.

Skills

Claims management

Variations & EOTs

FIDIC contracts

EPC contracts

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Arabic fluency

Job description

Contract and Claims Lead (Arabic Speaking)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 08/08/2026

We are assisting a large infrastructure firm based in the UAE to recruit for a well experienced Contracts and Lead specialist with extensive experience in large projects. T he Contracts Team Lead will support the Contracts Manager in overseeing a large portfolio of contracts and managing complex contractual and commercial matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing contracts throughout the contract lifecycle and ensuring contractual obligations are properly administered.
  
• Reviewing and managing claims, variations, change orders and contractual entitlements .
  
• Assessing EOT, delay, disruption and other commercial/contractual claims .
  
• Managing contractual notices, correspondence, supporting documentation and contract records.
  
• Identifying contractual and commercial risks and recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
  
• Supporting the administration of EPC, project, supply and operational contracts .
  
• Reviewing contract performance and addressing issues with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
  
• Supporting commercial negotiations, claims resolution and dispute avoidance.
  
• Working closely with Projects, Procurement/Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and other internal stakeholders.
  
• Providing technical guidance to the contracts team and supporting the Contracts Manager in maintaining appropriate controls across a high-volume contract portfolio.
  

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Strong hands-on experience in claims management, variations and EOTs .
  
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts , preferably supported by formal FIDIC qualification/certification or training.
  
• Good understanding and practical experience of EPC contracts and contractual risk allocation.
  
• Experience reviewing contractual risks, liabilities and commercial exposure.
  
• Exposure to utilities, power, water, energy, infrastructure or other major capital projects would be highly advantageous.
  
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and contractual problem-solving skills.
  
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.
  

To view other requirements, please visit our website - www.blackpearlconsult.com