Senior contracts specialist

AlBalad AlAmeen for Development and Urban Regeneration; Ar Rass; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AlBalad AlAmeen for Development and Urban Regeneration is seeking a Contracts Senior Specialist to draft, review, and manage contracts, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with governance requirements. You will coordinate approvals, monitor obligations, and maintain records across the contract lifecycle.

The role requires 3–5 years in Contract Management or Legal Affairs, with fluency in Arabic and English and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Contract Management, Legal Affairs, Procurement, or a related field.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills in reviewing contractual documents.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and objectivity.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in legal and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and amend contracts, agreements, and related addendums using approved templates.
• Ensure contractual terms are clear, comprehensive, and enforceable.
• Align contractual documents with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational requirements.
• Review contracts received from various business units and investments prior to approval.
• Identify potential legal and contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure the inclusion of essential contractual provisions, including dispute resolution, confidentiality, liabilities, and penalties.
• Coordinate contract approval and execution processes with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure adherence to agreed timelines and deliverables.
• Work closely with internal departments to address contractual issues, disputes, or performance concerns.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records of contracts and agreements.
• Update contract registers, including expiration and renewal dates.
• Ensure contracts are readily accessible for reference and audit purposes.
• Adhere to contract management policies, governance frameworks, and approved procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Report potential contractual risks, non-compliance issues, or governance concerns.
• Prepare regular reports on the status of contracts and agreements.
• Provide reports on contractual risks, legal observations, and compliance findings.
• Generate periodic reports on expiring and renewable contracts.

Skills

Arabic language

English language

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

The Contracts Senior Specialist is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and managing contracts and agreements to ensure legal compliance, protect the organization's interests, and support the effective administration of the contract lifecycle. The role plays a key part in ensuring that all contractual arrangements adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Drafting and Preparation

• Draft, review, and amend contracts, agreements, and related addendums using approved templates.
• Ensure contractual terms are clear, comprehensive, and enforceable.
• Align contractual documents with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational requirements.

Legal Review

• Review contracts received from various business units and investments prior to approval.
• Identify potential legal and contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure the inclusion of essential contractual provisions, including dispute resolution, confidentiality, liabilities, and penalties.

Contract Administration and Follow-Up

• Coordinate contract approval and execution processes with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure adherence to agreed timelines and deliverables.
• Work closely with internal departments to address contractual issues, disputes, or performance concerns.

Documentation and Records Management

• Maintain organized electronic and physical records of contracts and agreements.
• Update contract registers, including expiration and renewal dates.
• Ensure contracts are readily accessible for reference and audit purposes.

Compliance and Governance

• Adhere to contract management policies, governance frameworks, and approved procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Report potential contractual risks, non-compliance issues, or governance concerns.

Reporting

• Prepare regular reports on the status of contracts and agreements.
• Provide reports on contractual risks, legal observations, and compliance findings.
• Generate periodic reports on expiring and renewable contracts.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Law.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Contract Management, Legal Affairs, Procurement, or a related field.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills in reviewing contractual documents.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and objectivity.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in legal and regulatory matters.