Contract Specialist - UAE Nationals Only

Johnson Controls; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Specialist to review, finalize, and ensure contracts comply with legal standards. This entry-level position is ideal for motivated fresh graduates with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include negotiating terms and liaising with various departments to manage risks effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify risks and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• High level of accuracy in reviewing and amending contractual documents.
• Good interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts based on priorities.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Facilitate legal reviews as applicable.
• Liaise with Sales/Estimation and Ops to understand risk profiles.
• Support Finance on Bank Guarantee negotiation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Proficient in English

Education

Degree in Law, Legal Studies, Commercial Management, or Business Administration

Job description

What you will do

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our team in a Contract Specialist role. This position plays a critical part in reviewing and finalizing contracts ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about legal and commercial frameworks to grow within a dynamic and supportive environment.

• Review contracts based on priorities.
• Identify risks, pitfalls and mitigation measures via transfer or annulment of risk by use of appropriate amendments to contract language.
• Identify restrictive trade practices under the Contract; report it via formal procedures and negotiate such non-permissible practices out of the Contract.
• Facilitate legal review as applicable.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions via formal stakeholder interaction to the best possible position in a timely manner.
• Support Finance on Bank Guarantee negotiation (where required).
• Liaise with Sales/Estimation and Ops to better understand the risk profile, establish assumptions made, etc., and also to apprise them of the stringent requirements under the Contract to allow for costs and/or risk management.
• Final Contract Review.
• Facilitate internal approvals and authorized signatures as per company policies.
• Provide suggestions for improving / streamlining the process.
• Liaise with the Contracts Manager on any pre-contract issues.

What we look for

Education: Degree in Law, Legal Studies, Commercial Management, Business Administration or a related field

Fresh Graduates Welcome: This position is suitable for motivated graduates eager to begin their career in contract and commercial management

Language Skills: Proficient in English both written and spoken

Communication: Good interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders across departments and external partners

Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify risks, restrictive trade practices and propose effective mitigation strategies

Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in reviewing and amending contractual documents

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority