Contracts / Commercial Manager
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About the Role
Egis is seeking an experienced Contracts / Commercial Manager to oversee contract management and commercial operations in Dubai. The role involves negotiating complex contracts, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with UAE laws.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Develop, negotiate, and manage complex commercial contracts with clients, vendors, and partners
- Analyze and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring the protection of company interests
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and implement effective contract strategies
- Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from initiation to closeout
- Conduct financial analysis to evaluate contract performance and profitability
- Ensure compliance with UAE commercial laws and regulations
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Implement and maintain contract management systems and processes
- Provide guidance and training to team members on contract management best practices
- Stay updated on industry trends and legal developments affecting contract management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in contract management or commercial roles
- Strong knowledge of UAE commercial laws and regulations
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and assess risks
- Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working in the UAE business environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Professional certifications such as IACCM or CCCM preferred
- Understanding of international contract law
- Demonstrated leadership and decision making abilities
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Company Overview
- Waagner Biro Bridge Services has been a leading construction and engineering company in Dubai and the UAE for over 50 years.
- The company delivers innovative, end to end solutions from design and construction to maintenance for government and private sector clients.
- Backed by a multidisciplinary team of civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers.
Job Description
- Develop, negotiate, and manage complex commercial contracts with clients, vendors, and partners.
- Analyze and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring the protection of company interests.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and implement effective contract strategies.
- Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from initiation to closeout.
- Conduct financial analysis to evaluate contract performance and profitability.
- Ensure compliance with UAE commercial laws and regulations.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Implement and maintain contract management systems and processes.
- Provide guidance and training to team members on contract management best practices.
- Stay updated on industry trends and legal developments affecting contract management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in contract management or commercial roles.
- Strong knowledge of UAE commercial laws and regulations.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and assess risks.
- Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working in the UAE business environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Professional certifications such as IACCM or CCCM preferred.
- Understanding of international contract law.
- Demonstrated leadership and decision making abilities.
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