Senior Contracts Leader: Risk, Negotiation & Governance

AlFuttaim

Dubai

On-site

AED 312,480 - 446,400

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Career progression opportunities
Exposure to multi-division projects

Job summary

AlFuttaim is looking for a Contracts Manager in Dubai to lead strategic contract governance and negotiations. You will oversee contract compliance, manage risks, and work on high-value projects across diverse sectors.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree with extensive contract management experience. The role offers exposure to complex contracts within a dynamic environment, along with competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in contract management within large corporate or project-based environments.
  • Strong expertise in commercial risk assessment and contract negotiation.
  • Experience coordinating with legal, finance, bid, and project delivery teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead detailed review, negotiation, qualification, and finalization of upstream contract terms and conditions.
  • Prepare structured contract risk assessments with mitigation strategies and executive recommendations.
  • Negotiate commercial and legal provisions including payment terms, warranties, indemnities, liabilities, insurance clauses, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Skills

Contract negotiation and drafting
Commercial risk assessment
Legal and governance compliance
Claims management and entitlement analysis
Insurance and bond administration
Stakeholder coordination
Financial impact analysis
Attention to detail and documentation control
Dispute resolution strategy
Strong communication and negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Business Administration

Job description

AlFuttaim is looking for a Contracts Manager in Dubai to lead strategic contract governance and negotiations. You will oversee contract compliance, manage risks, and work on high-value projects across diverse sectors.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree with extensive contract management experience. The role offers exposure to complex contracts within a dynamic environment, along with competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression.

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