Contracts Manager (UAE National)

About the role

DMCC, a government entity established in 2002 to enhance commodity trade flows through Dubai, is hiring a UAE National Manager – Contracts. The role supports the Senior Director – Contracts & Procurement by leading the drafting, negotiation and administration of commercial contracts, safeguarding DMCC's commercial interests through strong contract governance, compliance with internal approval processes, risk identification and mitigation, and timely support to Business Units and external counterparties.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate C&P contracts and review third-party terms and conditions, advising Business Units
• Advise on contracts and ancillary documents such as performance securities, parent company guarantees, bonds and purchase orders
• Maintain the C&P contracts and bonds register and ensure contracts follow the approval process
• Develop and improve contract templates, standard clauses and playbooks with the Senior Director and stakeholders
• Support the implementation of procurement policies, the contracts approval process and the contracts register
• Help resolve contractual issues, claims, variations, disputes and performance matters
• Lead contract support for strategic initiatives, including structuring contracting approaches and drafting key agreements
• Deliver awareness sessions and training on contractual processes, approvals, recordkeeping and common risks
• Support close-out requirements, including release of securities and retentions, and update the Contract Management System

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance or a related field; a Law degree is ideal but not mandatory
• Minimum 2-3 years' post-qualification experience in contracts management, commercial or procurement, ideally with international contracts
• Proven ability to draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements such as NDAs, MSAs and service/vendor contracts
• Experience with government or semi-government entities and exposure to international or ME region practices are advantages
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Required skills

• Familiarity with CLM systems and contract processes preferred
• Relevant experience aligned with DMCC's industry

What we offer

• Competitive basic salary, housing, transportation and national allowances, plus annual flight allowance
• Pension scheme, discretionary bonuses, generous annual leave, medical and life insurance, and free covered parking
• Retail discounts at over 450 outlets across JLT