Contract Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Contract Specialist to support the Contract Management Department in reviewing, drafting, and monitoring contracts across various projects and subsidiaries. The role involves assisting with risk identification, preparing structured review tables, ensuring compliance with internal policies, and coordinating with legal, procurement, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review draft contracts, purchase orders, and agreements to identify legal and commercial risks.
• Prepare structured contract review reports (clause references, risks, and recommendations).
• Assist in drafting amendments, letters, and template improvements.
• Support claims management and settlement tracking.
• Maintain accurate records in the contract management system (OpenText, DocuSign, etc.).
• Conduct preliminary legal/commercial research to support negotiations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (procurement, legal, projects) for clarifications.
• Ensure consistency with company standards, policies, and governing law requirements.

Education & Core Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or Engineering (with exposure to contracts/legal topics). A paralegal diploma or LLM is a plus.
• 1–3 years’ experience in contracts, procurement, or legal support (internship or junior role is acceptable).
• Skills :
• Basic understanding of commercial contracts and legal principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to structure information clearly.
• Good drafting and written communication skills (English essential; Arabic essential).
• Analytical mindset to spot risks and propose improvements.
• Proficiency with MS Word/Excel.

Your Personal Attributes:

• A Relationship Builder: You're naturally people-oriented and excel at building trust and rapport with colleagues across different teams and with external partners.
• A Collaborative Team Player: You thrive in a team environment and understand that the best results are achieved through cross-functional collaboration with legal, procurement, and project teams.
• Proactive & Curious: You have a natural curiosity and are eager to take initiative, learn from others, and assume ownership of your responsibilities.
• Solutions-Focused: You strike the perfect balance between meticulous attention to detail and a practical, business-minded approach to solving problems