Contract Manager

Calvin James Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Contract Manager to draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts in Dubai. The ideal candidate should possess 8–12 years of experience in contract management and a relevant bachelor's degree. Strong knowledge of contract law and excellent negotiation skills are essential. This role supports negotiations with suppliers and compliance monitoring.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of contract management experience.
• Specific experience with SAF projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Identify contractual risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and performance guarantees.
• Partner with teams in tendering and bid evaluation.
• Support negotiations with suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

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

Job description

Contract Manager

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Identify contractual risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to industry regulations.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations, insurance, warranties, indemnities, and performance guarantees.
• Partner with business development and commercial teams in tendering, bid evaluation, and proposal reviews.
• Support negotiations with suppliers, contractors, and customers to achieve commercially sound outcomes.
• Provide training and guidance on contract management best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8–12 years of contract management experience.
• Specific experience with SAF projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.