Procurement Contracts Advisory Unit Head

Procurement Contracts Advisory Unit Head

The client is a prestigious Abu Dhabi based entity in the leisure sector driving growth and innovation.

Job Description

1. Contract Lifecycle Management - Oversee the entire contract process, from development and negotiation to execution, administration, and closeout, ensuring legal integrity and risk mitigation.
2. Legal Advisory & Compliance - Advise stakeholders on procurement contracts, ensuring alignment with company policies, UAE procurement laws, and international standards.
3. Contract Template & Process Improvement - Develop and refine procurement contract templates, incorporating best practices and adapting to evolving business and regulatory needs.
4. Dispute Resolution & Risk Management - Manage and resolve contract-related disputes, working with internal teams and external legal counsel to mitigate risks.
5. Leadership & Market Insight - Lead and mentor the procurement contracts team while staying updated on market trends, legal developments, and government contracting frameworks.

The Successful Applicant

• Legal & Procurement Expertise - A qualified legal professional with a Law degree (Master's preferred) and 10+ years of experience in contract management, with a strong focus on procurement contracts, ideally within the UAE or Middle East.
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge - Deep understanding of contract law, procurement regulations, and government contracting frameworks, ensuring compliance with Abu Dhabi and UAE procurement laws and international standards.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Proven leadership experience in managing teams, mentoring legal professionals, and effectively collaborating with procurement, supply chain, and external legal counsel.
• Negotiation & Risk Management - Strong analytical and negotiation skills to structure contracts strategically, mitigate risks, and manage contract-related disputes while balancing legal and commercial priorities.
• Process Improvement & Communication - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to provide clear legal guidance, develop contract templates, and drive continuous process improvements in procurement contracting.

Company Industry

• Recruitment
• Placement Firm
• Executive Search

Department / Functional Area

• Buying
• Purchase
• Procurement

Keywords

• Procurement Contracts Advisory Unit Head