Contracts Specialist

Job Title: Contracts Specialist

Location: United Arab Emirates
Industry: Contracting / Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to manage, review, and administer construction-related contracts across projects in the UAE. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring full compliance with UAE laws, FIDIC contract conditions, and company standards, while safeguarding the organization’s commercial and legal interests throughout all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts, subcontracts, and legal agreements in line with UAE laws and company policies.
Provide contractual and commercial support to project, procurement, and senior management teams.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and proactively identify contractual risks, claims, and dispute exposure.
Maintain accurate and organized records of contracts, variations, correspondence, approvals, and amendments.
Support preparation and evaluation of claims, variations, extensions of time (EOT), and change orders with proper contractual justification.
Coordinate with external legal counsel on disputes, arbitration, and claim resolution when required.
Support tendering and bidding activities by reviewing and advising on contract terms and conditions.
Advise management and project teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
Monitor contract milestones, ensuring timely renewals, extensions, amendments, or terminations in line with project requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline (legal background preferred).
5–8 years of experience as a Contracts Specialist / Contracts Administrator within the UAE construction or contracting industry.
Strong working knowledge of UAE Civil Code, FIDIC forms of contract, and construction law.
Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation, administration, and risk analysis.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in MS Office and contract management systems.
Fluency in English (Arabic is an added advantage).