Contracts Manager

LevelUP HCS; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracts management firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Manager Contracts. This role involves overseeing all aspects of contracts, from drafting to execution, ensuring compliance with laws, and advising management on risks and opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in contract management and a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Management. Competitive compensation and an opportunity to lead a dynamic team await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years as a contract manager or in a related position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration.
• Oversee contracts from drafting to execution and renewal.
• Provide support and advice on new business opportunities.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Regulatory compliance analysis

Client management

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Management

Professional certification in CCCM / CPCM / CFCM

Job description

The Manager Contracts is responsible for every aspect of contracts, from reviewing, drafting, revising and negotiating contracts to monitoring contract performance and compliance, recommending improvements and innovations, oversight of contract process and ensuring contract accuracy. The job incumbent ensures that every contract signed benefits the company and advises senior management on contractual risks as well as new potential businesses opportunities.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policies
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, site and project managers, and senior management
• Oversee contracts from drafting all the way to execution, invoicing, renewal or extension and resolution of contract disputes
• Discuss, draft, review and negotiate the terms of variety of business contracts including budgets and timescales, ensuring that contracts are in line with corporate goals and objectives
• Analyse all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures
• Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, and to ensure that everyone understands their contractual obligations, roles and responsibilities
• Conduct analysis of new laws, regulations and contract trends to determine potential impact or commercial risk on the business; and advise senior management accordingly
• Liaise closely with the Legal Office to obtain advice on legal issues related to contractual arrangements
• Provide support and advice on new potential businesses opportunities
• Provide advice and guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training to new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects
• Ensure the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well maintained
• Monitor the performance of each signed contract ensuring that business goals are accomplished by contract implementation and that each project meet agreed technical standards
• Lead complex contract negotiations and manage all changes in and addendums to existing contracts
• Communicate and present information to stakeholders regarding contracts
• Provide leadership by supporting and mentoring the Contracts Officer as appropriate, and by contributing to the knowledge of the office through collaborative exchange

Experience

• Minimum: 10+ years’ of relevant experience, out of which at least 2 years of previous experience as a contract manager or in a related position

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Management
• Preferred: Professional certification in CCCM / CPCM / CFCM