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Reportage Properties LLC

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 Transactional and Advisory Work:
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of real estate documents, including:
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 Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and Off-Plan Addendums.
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 Development Management Agreements.
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 Facility Management Agreements.
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 Manage the end-to-end legal process for property acquisitions and disposals.
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 Provide clear, concise, and practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on real estate matters.
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 Liaise with the &amp; Dubai &amp; Abu Dhabi Municipalities, the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities (DPM), and other relevant government authorities.
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 Due Diligence and Compliance:
 
 
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 Conduct thorough legal due diligence on properties, including title checks, encumbrances, and regulatory approvals.
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 Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, including Dubai &amp; Abu Dhabi's real estate regulations, Strata Law, and the latest federal and emirate-level legislative updates.
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 Stay abreast of changes in real estate law and practice in the UAE and advise the business on potential impacts.
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 Dispute Resolution:
 
 
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 Assist in managing real estate-related disputes and litigation.
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 Coordinate with external counsel on dispute resolution strategies and represent the company in negotiations and before relevant committees and courts as required.
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 Draft legal notices, memoranda, and settlement agreements.
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 Corporate and General Legal Support:
 
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 Support the legal team on general corporate commercial matters as needed.
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 Maintain and organize legal files, contracts, and corporate records.
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 Required Qualification and Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
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 A minimum of 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in real estate law, with a proven track record.
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 Experience gained from a reputable law firm, a major real estate developer, or a corporate legal department in the UAE, preferably with a focus on Abu Dhabi.
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 Fluency in English and Arabic is
 
 essential
 
 . Proficiency in both written and spoken Arabic is critical for drafting and liaising with government authorities.
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 Understanding of UAE federal law and, crucially, Abu Dhabi-specific real estate regulations (e.g., DPM procedures, Tawtheeq, etc.).
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 Drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
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 Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
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 A proactive, business-oriented approach with the ability to provide practical, risk-based legal solutions.
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 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
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 What We Offer:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Competitive salary and commission-based incentives.
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 A dynamic and professional work environment.
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 Career growth opportunities in a leading real estate firm.
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 If you have the required experience and skills, and you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 How to Apply:
 
 
 
 Send your resume to Talent@reportageuae.com "
 
 Legal Associate &ndash; Real Estate
 
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Legal Associate

AVTR

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 Senior Legal Associate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a senior, operational, and commercially focused role that acts as the primary legal backbone for the organization's non-investment departments.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The core mission is to manage the volume of legal paperwork and risk associated with running a large, global financial institution. The successful candidate will spend most of their time working with internal corporate teams (like IT, HR, and Procurement) to
 
 draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of operational contracts
 
 to keep the business running smoothly.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Focus Areas
 
 
 
 
 
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 Contracting
 
 : You will own the entire contracting workflow, writing and negotiating many types of agreements, from basic vendor contracts and NDAs to complex outsourcing and technology licensing deals.
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 Internal Legal Advisor
 
 : You are the go-to expert for internal corporate teams, providing quick, practical, and "business-ready" advice on issues ranging from employment law to data protection and IP.
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 Risk &amp; Compliance
 
 : You must proactively identify, manage, and prevent legal risks for the organization. This includes ensuring all operations globally comply with changing laws and advising senior management on regulatory updates.
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 External Negotiator:
 
 You will be the organization's face in negotiating with external parties, including service providers, vendors, and even public regulatory authorities.
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 Candidate Must-Haves
 
 
 
 
 
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 Experience: Approximately 4&ndash;6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a similar role, ideally gained at a major law firm or a large financial institution.
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 Skill Set: Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and an ability to work independently on complex, cross-functional matters.
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 Experience in corporate and commercial contracting and operational legal support.
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 Mindset: A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach that translates legal complexity into clear, actionable business advice for senior leaders.
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 Must be Arabic speaker!
 
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 We look forward to your application!
 
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Senior Legal Associate

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 Associate Legal Counsel: Investment Focus
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a full-time position for an Associate Legal Counsel located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role's main objective is to provide necessary legal support services to the investment and support teams to safeguard the organization's interests from a legal standpoint.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities include:
 
 
 
 
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 Advisory Function: Delivering precise and timely legal counsel to senior management on a variety of legal issues. This specifically involves advice related to co-mingled fund investments, co-investments, and single investor funds.
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 Legal Oversight: Managing the legal dimensions of all assigned projects, which requires coordinating with both internal business units and external legal counsel to ensure the delivery of services is cost-effective, timely, and commercially sound.
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 Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring that the organization&rsquo;s operations are consistently in conformity with the applicable legislation in relevant countries. This includes advising Management on all pertinent legal or regulatory developments.
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 Document Management: Reviewing and maintaining quality control of all legal documents, and advising relevant signatories or senior management on any material content.
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 External Relations: Communicating and negotiating with outside parties, such as asset managers and public authorities, to establish relationships of trust.
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 Risk Mitigation: Demonstrating a proactive approach to identify, manage, and prevent legal risk to the organization.
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 Education and Experience
 
 
 
 
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 Requires a law degree from a reputable university and admission to practice in either the UAE or an internationally recognized jurisdiction.
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 A minimum of five years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) is mandatory, gained either in-house or in commercial law practice.
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 Fluency in both English and Arabic is a must.
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 Specialized Expertise: Experience must include providing investment-related legal support to entities that allocate capital into private fund structures. This includes knowledge of Private Equity, Venture Capital, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Credit Funds, and Co-investments.
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 Knowledge Base: The role requires sound knowledge of investment funds, general corporate commercial matters, and familiarity with fields such as M&amp;A, regulatory compliance, and tax.
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 We look forward to your application!
 
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Associate Legal Counsel

Barratt Galvin

The Role
 A leading US law firm with a strong presence across the Middle East is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its growing Abu Dhabi office. This opportunity has arisen due to the continued expansion of the firm’s regional team and offers the chance to support high-calibre lawyers on complex, international matters. Key Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of lawyers and paralegals. • Prepare, edit, proofread, and format a wide range of legal documents, correspondence, and presentations to a consistently high standard. • Manage busy diaries, coordinate meetings, arrange travel, and handle client communications with professionalism and discretion. • Assist with monthly billing processes, including time entry, pre-bill edits, and expense submissions. • Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring compliance with firm policies and confidentiality requirements. • Liaise with clients, colleagues, and service providers across multiple jurisdictions. • Support the coordination of office projects and departmental initiatives as required.
 
Requirements
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<li>3–5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within an international or regional law firm environment. • Technically strong and resilient, with a proactive approach and excellent attention to detail. • Proven experience managing monthly billing processes is essential. • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster positive working relationships. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. • A team player who takes ownership and consistently demonstrates professionalism and client care. Qualifications • GCSE/O-Level or Secretarial Diploma (ILEX) equivalent. • Legal secretarial or administrative experience within an international law firm will be highly regarded. Apply Now! If you meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. About Barratt Galvin Barratt Galvin is a specialist legal recruitment agency based in Australia, with more than 20 years of combined experience placing professionals in law jobs in Australia, London, and the Middle East. From our Sydney base, we connect lawyers, paralegals, legal secretaries, executive assistants, HR, business development and marketing professionals, and office support staff with mid-tier, top-tier, and international law firms. Whether you are seeking your next legal job in Australia or planning an international move to London or the Middle East, our team provides trusted guidance, access to exclusive law firm opportunities, and market-leading salary insights. Partner with Barratt Galvin for your local and international legal job search — we specialise in aligning legal careers with the right opportunities across the world’s leading legal markets.</li>
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About the company
 Barratt Galvin is an Australian based business providing recruitment solutions from a global perspective. Drawing on our networks throughout Australia, the Middle East and the UK we are able to utilise our extensive experience recruiting locally within each region as well as facilitating international moves when the need arises. Our experience spans small boutiques right through to mid to top tier and global firms, as well as in-house legal departments and not for profit organisations. We recruit across a broad range of roles including: Lawyer Paralegal Legal Secretary EA/PA HR Administration/Office Support Please note, applicants are advised only to apply to Barratt Galvins job opportunities through the GulfTalent portal. All direct applications will be deleted.

Legal Assistant

Mazrui International

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 Mazrui International
 
 is seeking a dynamic and self-driven
 
 Tax Associate
 
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 Work Location
 
 : Mazyad Mall, MBZ City, Abu Dhabi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Mazrui International
 
 is a privately-held diversified holding company that operates across numerous industries and asset classes. It is one of the UAE&rsquo;s most prestigious family businesses established in 1972 . Our companies are market leaders in several different sectors, including, but not limited to Oil &amp; Gas, Real Estate, Trading, Financial Investments, Education, Construction &amp; Logistics and Retail. All companies benefit from a world-class support structure delivered through a &ldquo;Shared Services&rdquo; model.
 
 
 
 
 
 Ideal candidate for this opportunity must have a minimum 1 - 2 years experience in UAE Tax functions and interested in building a long-term career in taxes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Undertaking tax research, independent analysis and drafting of tax memorandum and undertaking independent tax analysis.
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 Assist in all possible manner in the timely preparing and submitting of all tax returns as and when due, including Corporate tax, Withholding tax, VAT, Customs, Excise etc.
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 Assist in all possible manner in any compliance around FATCA/CRS reporting as applicable.
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 Carry out all tax-related administrative tasks such as tracking deadlines, maintain monthly compliance calendar.
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 Assist in drafting, maintaining, circulating Master Tax Status Report on such timely basis as required.
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 Assist in all possible manner including administratively, preparing, drafting, filing responses in relation to any tax query, assessment, appeals, disputes, controversy, cases etc.
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 Display an awareness of changes in tax laws specifically in UAE and generally in the GCC. To assist in undertaking tax research, analysis, search and other technical involvement as necessary.
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 Work collaboratively with team to streamline workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and support overall compliance efforts.
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 To become the tax data library leader &ndash; responsible for maintaining, updating, altering, protecting the integrity of tax data including the various tax portals through which tax compliances are performed.
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 Coordinate with Business Units to ensure Tax Authorities portal accounts are kept up to date, emails are monitored which are sent by them, log of these are maintained and appropriate actions are initiated or responsible parties are informed for action with an escalation matrix.
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 What we're looking for:
 
 
 
 
 
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 At least 1-2 Years of hands-on experience in any UAE Tax Function.
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 Must have a bachelors degree in Qualified Finance Professional courses such as ACCA/CA/CPA/ CMA/MBA/LLB (with Taxation).
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 Masters (in Economics) will be an added advantage.
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 Advanced knowledge of MS office and at least one of the Tax and Accounting Software.
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 If this sounds like you, please apply to this job with your updated CV.
 
 
 
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Tax Associate

Khidmah

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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 
 
 
 To effectively manage the operational direction of the facilities and engineering services along with a number of outsourced service providers. The prime objective is to ensure that adequate engineering management systems are in place to continually ensure a safe and robust environment for achieving superior performance throughout the properties and facilities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Develop, gain consensus and implement best practice/building operation plan for assigned assets.
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 Undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations , using a range of computer software for developing detailed designs
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 Undertaking Building Fabric Study of the structures liaising with clients to maintain and enhance the facility
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 Assess Variable jobs, Prepare BOQs according to Approved schedule of rates and lase with client for work orders.
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 In conjunction with the procurement team, competitively bid and prepare all non- engineering service contracts to assure high quality and cost effective services.
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 Follow up with vendors
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 Undertaking complex calculations, liaising with clients and a variety of professionals including architects and subcontractors
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 Compiling job specs and supervising tendering procedures
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 Resolving design and development problems
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 Managing budgets and project resources
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 Scheduling material and equipment purchases and deliveries, making sure the project complies with legal requirements, especially health and safety
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 Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of projects, ensuring projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time
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 Work with the Associate Director to prepare the final budget documentation/plans and administer works to ensure budget compliance.
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 Inspect facilities/equipment to determine the extent of service and equipment required.
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 Arrange for alterations, maintenance or reconditioning of facilities, as specified in the operating procedures or management services agreement.
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 and service providers to ensure quality delivery as per SLA and best practice of the industry
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 Assemble and analyze contract bids, submit recommendations and prepare the standard form contract agreement for the Associate Director, for execution by the Management team.
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 Approve purchases of supplies and equipment for use within the facility.
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 Prepare a periodic inventory of Premises contents and property condition and forward the listing to the Associate Director for review.
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 Be proactively involved in ensuring that services are reviewed and refinements made to enhance these services across the facility.
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 Diploma or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering Diploma, or in a relevant discipline/specialization.
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 FM related professional certifications is preferable.
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 Excellent knowledge &amp; understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations and responsibilities.
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Civil Engineer

NMC Healthcare

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 NMC Healthcare is one of the largest private healthcare networks in the United Arab Emirates. Since 1975, it has provided high quality, personalised, and compassionate care to its patients and is proud to have earned the trust of millions of people in the UAE and around the world.
 
 
 
 
 
 NMC&rsquo;s network is made up of 85 medical facilities, including JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospitals, medical centres, community clinics, day surgery centres, fertility clinics, home health services, and long-term care facilities. It employs over 12,000 people and serves over 5.5 million patients every year.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting to Associate Vice President &ndash; Indirect Procurement (Supply Chain) the Specialist - Contracts is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and amending a wide range of procurement contracts and related documentation. The role ensures contracts adhere to legal, policy, and governance standards while enabling operational execution across indirect procurement activities. The incumbent will work closely with internal stakeholders to support contract lifecycle management but will not be involved in commercial negotiations or budget decisions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Draft, lead negotiations and finalise contracts, memoranda of understanding, heads of terms, while always ensuring reasoned risk allocation and protection of the business&rsquo; commercial, legal and reputational interests
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 Draft and amend procurement-related contracts, MoUs, NDAs, and other commercial agreements in line with company policies and templates.
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 Ensure alignment of contractual documents with internal governance standards, regulatory requirements, and legal risk management practices.
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 Review draft contracts from business stakeholders and incorporate appropriate revisions for clarity, consistency, and compliance.
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 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UAE contracting practices, including ADGM and onshore legal frameworks relevant to procurement.
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 Coordinate with Legal and Compliance teams where needed, particularly in complex or escalated matters. Present to the business on key legal, risk management and contracting topics
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 Maintain current knowledge of alterations and introductions of new UAE laws
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 Track and maintain a central repository of executed contracts and proactively flag expiry or renewal timelines.
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 Assist in resolving contract-related disputes, working closely with Procurement and Legal to ensure prompt and effective resolutions.
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 Provide regular reports to the Indirect Procurement leadership on contract cycle status, outstanding reviews, and risk areas.
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 Education and Certification:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law, Business Administration, or a related field.
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 Knowledge and Skills:
 
 
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 High degree of professional ethics and integrity
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 Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information.
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 Fluent spoken and written English
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 High working proficiency in spoken and written Arabic desirable, but not essential.
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 Strong communicator, presenter and collaborator who can simplify complex issues to lay colleagues.
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 Good working knowledge of UAE laws, including ADGM laws (or ability and willingness to quickly upskill on these)
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 Awareness of key issues in commercial contracts
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 Ability to manage execution processes for legal documentation.
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 Highly organized and goal oriented, with a can-do attitude
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 High proficiency with MS Office, including Power Point
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 Healthcare industry experience helpful but not essential
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 Ability to effectively operate in a fast paced, multi-cultural, multi-stakeholder large corporate environment.
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 Experience:
 
 
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 5-7 years PQE minimum, in contract drafting and governance, preferably within a procurement or shared services function.
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 Candidates with more PQE will not be discounted.
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 Experience working in-house and Healthcare experience is advantageous.
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 Some experience negotiating commercial contracts is essential.
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 UAE or wider GCC work experience preferred
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