Senior Contract Manager

Hitachi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail technology firm is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to oversee legal and contractual support for projects in the UAE. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 years of professional experience in contract management within an international environment. This role requires a strong legal background, expertise in contract negotiation, and fluency in English, with knowledge of Arabic preferred. The position focuses on ensuring compliance and enhancing profitability through effective legal strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years experience as Contract Manager in an international setting.
• Strong background in legal or contractual matters is essential.
• Fluency in English and excellent drafting skills are required.
• Knowledge of Arabic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and contractual support for bids and projects.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage complex contracts.
• Conceive and implement legal solutions in business contexts.
• Analyze local laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local HSE laws.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal expertise

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Professional degree in law or related field

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job ID: R0117092

Date Posted:

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category): Legal Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Senior Contract Manager who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• To be one of the main points of contact for providing legal and contractual support to all bids and projects relating to HITACHI RAIL in the UAE and to drive the contractual actions needed to contribute to HITACHI RAIL profitability and internal targets with a particular view on enhancement of cash flow.
• Review bids and draft, negotiate and manage complex commercial contracts to be addressed by HITACHI RAIL BLs / LoBs or the local HITACHI RAIL entities in the Middle East countries.
• Vast experience without limitation of turnkey contracts (e.g. FIDIC) Supply Contracts Subcontracts Consortium Agreements Teaming Agreements NDAs etc.
• In this context:
  • (a) Conceiving, drafting, negotiating and implementing contractual and legal solutions fit for the context of the business matters to be addressed in the Country.
  • (b) Identifying legal stakes so that risks are detected, measured and mitigated at the stages of winning of the contracts and also of the contract performance monitoring and follow‑through.
• To prepare the risk and opportunities register identifying, quantifying, allocating the responsibilities and managing the mitigation of the risks in close cooperation with the other stakeholders of the respective bids and projects.
• To coordinate all legal and contractual matters with offshore HITACHI RAIL Units/BLs/GBUs involved in the business in the UAE.
• To prepare documents and update the learnings from the past negotiations and advise the onshore as well as offshore HITACHI RAIL Units/BLs/GBUs in any of their direct/indirect negotiations.
• Analyze local laws and regulations in order to develop local legal expertise in the Middle East countries such as contract law, company law, public procurement law etc. and manage the support of external advisors when required.
• To ensure all documents, licences, registrations etc. related to HITACHI RAIL entities in the UAE are maintained, renewed and updated and all necessary liaising in this regard is done with other departments.
• Drafting & responding to all commercial and contractual correspondence and where necessary involve the respective HITACHI RAIL Units/BLs/GBUs.
• Providing contractual input/advice in project coordination meetings and progress meetings.
• Formulate and present commercial reports to senior management on all activities involving the legal and contract function for HITACHI RAIL in the UAE.
• To be part of any legal actions initiated in the UAE in the interest of HITACHI RAIL.
• To support the regional L&C team as and when requested.
• Contribute to reinforce the position of HITACHI RAIL entities in the Middle East countries towards partners, suppliers and customers by providing secured legal solutions in all business relationships (e.g. teaming / consortium agreements, JV Agreements, etc.).
• Ensure that HITACHI RAIL Instructions, Rules and Policies are duly applied.

Work Experience Requirements

• The Job Holder should have a minimum of 12 years professional experience as Contract Manager providing support to a project in an international environment.
• To have strong contractual or legal background or experience (as in‑house lawyer or as a solicitor) would be a considerable benefit for the job applicant as would Rail experience.
• He/she should be able to communicate, influence and operate effectively at all levels gaining confidence and respect; be autonomous, teamwork capable; be able to maintain excellent relationships internally and externally while protecting the commercial integrity of HITACHI RAIL.
• He/she must be fluent in the English language; excellent drafting in English.
• Reading and writing in Arabic language would be preferred.

Qualification Certification Preferred Skills & Educational Requirements

• He/she must demonstrate:
• High motivation and enthusiasm.
• Excellent team player ability and good inter‑personal skills with the ability to influence decisions.
• Flexibility and adaptability (in particular to various environments and countries) providing advice and taking decisions on a wide range of contractual and legal issues and systems.
• Ability to interact with senior management (GPM, Country Director, Units) providing solutions, regional and corporate support functions and getting consensus.

HSE Responsibilities

• Take care of your own safety and the safety of others as far as practicable.
• To be aware of and play an active role in the achievement of Hitachi Rail HSE policy & objectives.
• Comply with local HSE laws and legislation.
• To use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended.
• Lead by example and actively encourage departments to look at ways to conserve water & energy, minimise the generation of waste and encourage recycling.
• Every one within Hitachi Rail has the right to stop work if they believe that their activities may affect their health and safety or that of the organisation; such conditions must be reported immediately to their line manager and the HSE department.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.