Legal Contracts Manager

Thales; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Manager to join their Legal Contract Management Team. This role involves overseeing contract law, drafting, and compliance, ensuring that all contracts align with legal standards and organizational policies. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience in managing contracts within the KSA legal framework, particularly with FIDIC and public procurement contracts. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects while navigating the complexities of contract management in a dynamic international environment. If you are passionate about legal frameworks and contract management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in legal and contract management in international settings.
• Proficient in FIDIC contracts and public procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage contracts while ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Identify risks and opportunities within contractual agreements.

Skills

Contract Law

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Compliance

Financial Acumen

Risk Management

Understanding of KSA Legal Systems

Public Procurement Contracts

Corporate Laws

Trade Compliance

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Law

Degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

Contract Management Tools

Job description

Contract Manager within the Legal Contract Management Team for KSA & CA, covering KSA Projects.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Contract Law & Contract Drafting

• Understanding legal principles and procedural rules in contract law.
• Drafting precise contract clauses that reflect the parties' intent.
• Keeping records of negotiations to preserve legal proof.
• Analyzing complex contract structures (e.g., JVs, SPVs, consortia) and identifying risks/opportunities.
• Handling various contract types across legal systems (civil/common law, public/private contracts).
• Establishing best practices for contract claims, changes, and record-keeping.
• Implementing contract/claim management tools.
• Managing changes, claims, and disputes, ensuring fair resolutions.
• Leading contract/claim process improvements at an organizational level.

3. Compliance, Standards & Regulations

• Ensuring adherence to ethics, trade compliance, and anti-corruption policies.
• Conducting due diligence, audits, and compliance risk assessments.
• Managing cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory adherence in contracts.
• Collaborating with compliance specialists to mitigate legal risks.

4. Intellectual Property & Product Strategy Acumen

• Integrating IP considerations into business and product strategies.
• Negotiating and drafting IP clauses effectively.
• Monitoring IP-related processes in bids and projects.

5. Thales Operating Model, Policies & Processes

• Applying internal policies and governance structures in contract management.
• Managing contract-related processes across different international projects.
• Ensuring compliance with the Thales Contract Management Operating Model.

6. Financial & Business Acumen

• Aligning contract management with financial and business strategies.
• Understanding pricing models, payment terms, and cash flow management.
• Identifying cost implications of contract terms and financial risks.
• Applying IFRS principles and insurance-related contractual knowledge.

7. Contractual Risks & Opportunities Management

• Identifying and mitigating contractual risks while leveraging opportunities.
• Developing and implementing risk management strategies.
• Evaluating technical and non-technical risks within contract terms.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• +5 years of relevant experience in In-house Legal, contracts and commercial management in international environment with exposure to FIDIC contracts, Public Procurement contracts, Corporate Laws and Trade compliance.
• Practical experience in KSA legal systems and Laws, Civil Law and Common law and comparative legal practices and exposure to Middle East legal environment.

QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor or Master Degree in laws (Private Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law) or in Business administration, engineering or similar.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Proficiency in English (written & verbal)
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, Public Procurement contracts, Corporate Laws, and Trade Compliance
• Knowledge of KSA legal systems, Civil Law, Common Law
• Contract drafting, negotiation, and management
• Ability to ensure coherence between contractual documents (T&Cs, scope of work, specifications)
• Experience with contracts involving government and semi-government organizations
• Awareness of regulatory frameworks: export control, environmental, health & security policies
• Financial and risk assessment skills (cost estimates, price revisions, contingencies, taxes)
• Understanding of project management and contract lifecycle processes
• Ability to manage disputes, litigation, and legal resolutions