Senior Contracts Specialist📣 إعلان

About the Role

AlBalad AlAmeen for Development and Urban Regeneration is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to join their team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for the preparation, review, and management of contracts and agreements. The specialist will ensure legal compliance, protect organizational interests, and support the effective administration of the contract lifecycle, adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and amend contracts, agreements, and related addendums using approved templates.
• Ensure contractual terms are clear, comprehensive, and enforceable, aligning with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational requirements.
• Review contracts from various business units and investments prior to approval.
• Identify potential legal and contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure the inclusion of essential contractual provisions, including dispute resolution, confidentiality, liabilities, and penalties.
• Coordinate contract approval and execution processes with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure adherence to agreed timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal departments to address contractual issues, disputes, or performance concerns.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records of contracts and agreements.
• Update contract registers, including expiration and renewal dates, ensuring contracts are accessible for reference and audit purposes.
• Adhere to contract management policies, governance frameworks, and approved procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Report potential contractual risks, non-compliance issues, or governance concerns.
• Prepare regular reports on the status of contracts and agreements, including contractual risks, legal observations, compliance findings, and expiring/renewable contracts.

Experience and Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in contracts management or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and manage various types of contracts.
• Strong understanding of legal compliance and risk mitigation in contractual agreements.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, within AlBalad AlAmeen for Development and Urban Regeneration.