Strategic Contracts & Governance Specialist

NMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC is seeking a Contract Specialist to draft, review, and amend procurement contracts under indirect procurement. You will ensure alignment with UAE governance standards and collaborate with Legal and Compliance, while not engaging in negotiations or budget decisions.

The role requires 1–3 years of contract drafting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in law or related field; English fluency is essential, Arabic is a plus. Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of contract drafting, reviewing and governance experience preferred.
• In-house and healthcare experience advantageous.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multinational environment.
• Fluent English; Arabic knowledge desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and finalise contracts, MOUs, and heads of terms with risk allocation.
• Draft and amend procurement-related agreements in line with policies.
• Ensure alignment with governance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review contracts from stakeholders and implement revisions for clarity and compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of UAE contracting practices, including ADGM and onshore law.
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance; present on key topics to the business.
• Track contract expiry/renewal timelines and maintain a central repository.
• Assist in resolving contract-related disputes with Procurement and Legal.
• Provide regular status reports on contract cycles and risks.

Skills

English fluency

Arabic (desirable)

Contract drafting

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

PowerPoint

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or related field

Legal/Business Administration background

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

NMC is seeking a Contract Specialist to draft, review, and amend procurement contracts under indirect procurement. You will ensure alignment with UAE governance standards and collaborate with Legal and Compliance, while not engaging in negotiations or budget decisions.

The role requires 1–3 years of contract drafting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in law or related field; English fluency is essential, Arabic is a plus. Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.