Senior Contracts & Risk Management Specialist

Dangote Industries Limited; اليمن; On-site; OMR 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dangote Industries Limited seeks a Contract Management Specialist to provide legal and commercial support across contract lifecycle, drafting, review and negotiation. You will align contractual terms with regulatory and risk frameworks while supporting cross-functional teams.

You will guide project teams on obligations, lead negotiations, and ensure audit-ready documentation and compliant processes. Experience in manufacturing or oil & gas environments is a plus.

Qualifications

• LL.B. required with professional qualification to practice law.
• Barrister-at-Law and Nigerian practice eligibility required.
• Postgraduate degree (e.g., LL.M) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts incl. NDAs, sales/purchase, subcontracts, consulting and licensing agreements.
• Serve as primary contract contact, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
• Provide redlined recommendations and lead negotiations to achieve favorable terms.
• Maintain contract records, ensuring audit readiness and proper administration.
• Guide project managers on interpretation, obligations, and processes.
• Support development of contract management procedures and policy improvements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align terms with operations and risk.
• Review bank guarantees and assist with enforcement documentation.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procurement procedures, and regulations.
• Monitor performance, obligations, milestones, and commercial terms.
• Manage renewals, amendments, and close-out for continuity.
• Communicate executed contracts to stakeholders for proper implementation.
• Maintain contracts database and provide periodic performance/risk reports.
• Support Contract Management Lead, Company Secretary and General Counsel on legal matters.
• Provide legal advice as requested by Contract Lead / G.C.
• Perform other duties to support contract management delivery.

Skills

Contract law

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal research

Education

LL.B.

Barrister-at-Law (B.L.)

LL.M (added advantage)

NBA membership required

Job description

Dangote Industries Limited seeks a Contract Management Specialist to provide legal and commercial support across contract lifecycle, drafting, review and negotiation. You will align contractual terms with regulatory and risk frameworks while supporting cross-functional teams.

You will guide project teams on obligations, lead negotiations, and ensure audit-ready documentation and compliant processes. Experience in manufacturing or oil & gas environments is a plus.