Senior Contracts Manager, Shared Services & Offshore

-; Al Bihouth; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent business services company in the UAE is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring commercial and legal compliance while maximizing value. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in contract management, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of compliance and risk requirements. The role includes managing offshore consultants and implementing quality assurance processes. This position offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement in contracting approaches and work within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in contract management within complex environments.
• Proven expertise in drafting, negotiation, renewals, and close-out.
• Experience managing offshore or outsourced contract teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle to ensure compliance.
• Manage offshore contract consultants and ensure quality standards.
• Identify and assess contractual risks and define mitigation strategies.

Skills

Contract lifecycle management

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Data protection awareness

Education

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

Professional certification (CIPS, IACCM or equivalent)

Job description

A prominent business services company in the UAE is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring commercial and legal compliance while maximizing value. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in contract management, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of compliance and risk requirements. The role includes managing offshore consultants and implementing quality assurance processes. This position offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement in contracting approaches and work within a dynamic team environment.