Senior Contract Manager - UAE - 3 months Fixed Term
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About the Role
Penspen seeks a Senior Contract Manager for a 3-month fixed-term contract in Abu Dhabi. The role manages legal and commercial affairs, contract negotiation, compliance, and dispute resolution.
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Responsibilities
- Manage all legal and commercial affairs related to the structure of the organisation in the region
- Provide advice on contractual and legal matters including contract formation, negotiation, project issues and disputes
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and monitor sanctions
- Review and negotiate client and supplier contracts
- Manage dispute resolution and liaise with external lawyers
- Oversee entity formation, dissolution, and changes at country level
- Develop and refine compliance policies and procedures
- Contribute to enterprise risk management through regional risk register
Requirements
- Graduate University Degree in relevant field (e.g., Contract Law)
- At least 15 years experience in contract administration and management
- Knowledge of technical and commercial disciplines related to oil and gas development projects
- Experience in International markets, preferably Middle East and APAC
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Main Purpose of Role
- The Senior Contract Manager is responsible for managing all Legal & Commercial affairs related to the structure of the organisation in the region, its commercial licenses and compliance.
Qualifications
- A graduate University Degree in relevant Degree (e.g. Contract Law)
- At least 15 years experience in the same role or in the administration and management of Contracts (preferably with Middle East experience).
Knowledge / Experience (Skills)
- Risk awareness, Quality consciousness, Cost consciousness, Negotiation skills, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Result Oriented, Proactive approach, Ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of technical and commercial disciplines related to oil and gas development Projects, Exposure to EPC environment
- Knowledge of legal and contractual laws governing Projects
- Considerable knowledge of contract law, contract management, financial management of projects, project controls, risk management principles
- Skills in strategy formulation, negotiation and relationship building
- Experience in International markets (preferably in the Middle East and APAC)
Responsibilities
- Commercial Management – responsible for advising on the commercial and legal risks across a range of matters
- Contract Governance – providing direction on the execution of projects to ensure they are executed in accordance with contractual terms
- Regulatory Compliance – continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations
- Entity Management – ensure compliance with and be responsible for the formation and dissolution of entities
- Compliance – work with internal stakeholders to develop and refine policies and procedures
- Capability building – implementing appropriate training programs
- Contract Review – ensure client and supplier contracts are well negotiated
- Proposal Input – create innovative solutions to legal and commercial issues in bids and contracts
- Policies and Procedures – ensure legal and commercial matters are appropriately considered
- Enterprise Risk Management – contribute to the management of enterprise risk
- Due Diligence – ensure relevant due diligence for suppliers, clients and other third parties
- Dispute Resolution – ensure client, supplier and other disputes are managed effectively
Salary
- Negotiable AED a month
Location
- Onsite Abu Dhabi office
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