Senior Contracts Manager – End-to-End Lifecycle

Jumeirah; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the complete contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal standards and managing offshore consultants. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in contract management and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include contract drafting, managing risks, and partnering with stakeholders to optimize sourcing strategies. The role offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in contract management within complex or shared services environments.
• Strong exposure to high-value contracts under UAE law.
• Proven expertise in end-to-end contract lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle including drafting, negotiation, and execution.
• Lead the day-to-day delivery of contract services through an offshore consultant model.
• Identify and assess contractual risks and define mitigation strategies.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Analytical capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Procurement or related field

Professional certification (CIPS, IACCM or equivalent)

Job description

A leading hospitality group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the complete contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal standards and managing offshore consultants. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in contract management and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include contract drafting, managing risks, and partnering with stakeholders to optimize sourcing strategies. The role offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.