Director of Contracts

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abu dhabi, الإمارات العربية المتحدة Tanqeeb دوام كامل


Job description
We are seeking an experienced Director of Contracts to lead contract strategy, commercial risk management, and contractual governance across a portfolio of large-scale development projects. The successful candidate will oversee contract negotiations, dispute avoidance, procurement support, and contract administration while leading a high-performing contracts function.
Client DetailsOur client is a leading development organization with a significant portfolio of large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects across the region. As part of its continued growth, the organization is seeking a senior contracts leader to drive contractual excellence, mitigate commercial risk, and support successful project delivery.
DescriptionLead the contracts function across multiple development and construction projects.
Develop and implement contract management strategies that protect commercial and business interests.
Lead negotiations with contractors, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
Review, draft, and amend contracts to ensure appropriate risk allocation and contractual protections.
Advise senior leadership on contractual matters, commercial exposures, and mitigation claims management, dispute avoidance, and resolution processes across the project portfolio.
Support procurement and tendering teams throughout contractor selection and contract award activities.
Ensure contract administration processes are effectively managed post-award and throughout project execution.
Lead, mentor, and develop a specialist contracts team while promoting best practice across the business.
Work closely with project, legal, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure contractual compliance and successful project outcomes.
ProfileA successful Contracts Director should have:Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Extensive experience in contract management within large-scale real estate, infrastructure, or development environments.
Strong expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, commercial risk assessment, and contract track record managing claims, disputes, contractual correspondence, and complex stakeholder leadership experience managing teams and supporting multiple high-value projects simultaneously.
Job OfferA competitive annual salary ranging from AED 540,000 to AED 650,000.
Permanent position located in Dubai within the property industry.
Skillscontracts