Specialist - Contracts

About the role

The Contract Specialist reports to the Associate Vice President – Indirect Procurement and is responsible for drafting, reviewing and amending a wide range of procurement contracts and related documentation. The role ensures contracts meet legal, policy and governance standards while supporting operational execution across indirect procurement activities.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and finalise contracts, memoranda of understanding, heads of terms, NDAs and other procurement‑related agreements.
• Ensure contracts comply with internal governance, regulatory requirements and UAE legal frameworks, including ADGM.
• Maintain a central repository of executed contracts and proactively flag expiry or renewal timelines.
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance teams on complex or escalated matters and present key risk topics to the business.
• Provide regular reports on contract cycle status, outstanding reviews and risk areas to Indirect Procurement leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration or a related field (preferred).
• 1‑3 years experience in contract drafting, review and governance, preferably within procurement or shared services.
• Knowledge of UAE contracting practices, ADGM and on‑shore legal frameworks.
• Fluent spoken and written English; Arabic proficiency desirable.
• Strong analytical judgement and high professional ethics.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).