Sr Contracts Specialist

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr. Contracts Specialist to manage contract documents and negotiations, enhancing efficiency in commercial operations. The role involves risk assessment, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience, strong academic backgrounds, and a preference for those familiar with defense engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of contract management experience, especially with international contracts.
• Experience in defense engineering organizations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project scope, identify contract risks, and implement mitigation measures.
• Finalize terms for contracts and conduct stakeholder meetings.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts including NDAs and Agreements.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation

Risk Assessment

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

MBA or Law (LLB)

Master's degree in relevant fields

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Contracts Specialist

About EDGE COMMERCIAL:

EDGE Commercial oversees the management of commercial activities across the group, enabling individual entities to focus on their core product portfolios. This centralized approach fosters sustainable business growth and streamlines processes to enhance the efficiency of commercial operations, including:

• Opportunity and Proposal Management
• Engineering Solutions
• Contracting & Project Procurement
• Contracts Management
• Commercial Planning
• International Contracts
• Strategic Program Management

Job Purpose:

To develop contractual documents, including drafting and negotiating technical and commercial terms, and to manage post-award contract administration in accordance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze project scope, identify contract risks, and implement mitigation measures for technical and commercial aspects.
• Finalize technical and commercial terms for contracts with customers and suppliers in coordination with relevant departments.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings to discuss project requirements, interpret RFQ/RFP/RFI, and assess risks.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts such as NDAs, Project Agreements, Sale & Purchase Agreements, Licensing, Supply, and Service Agreements.
• Negotiate contracts with customers and suppliers alongside Program/Project Managers, Legal, and Finance teams.
• Coordinate insurance requirements and ensure issuance of certificates before project initiation.
• Manage variation orders and amendments, assessing scope, cost, and schedule impacts.
• Identify and mitigate pre- and post-contract risks, managing dispute resolution and final settlements.
• Handle contract-related correspondence and documentation in compliance with quality and security policies.

Experience and Education:

• Minimum 8 years of contract management experience, especially with international contracts in public/private sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Contract Management, Business Administration (MBA), or Law (LLB).
• Master's degree in relevant fields is preferred.
• Experience in defense engineering organizations is advantageous.

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