Senior Contract Specialist - 12 Month Contract Extendable📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Hays is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist for a 12-month contract position, with the potential for extension. This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires a candidate with a strong legal background and extensive experience in contract management. The specialist will be instrumental in overseeing contracts from legal, risk, and compliance standpoints, ensuring adherence to organizational and regulatory mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Ensure all contracts comply with applicable legal standards, company policies, and established risk frameworks.
• Interpret complex contract clauses and provide clear legal guidance to business stakeholders.
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from initial drafting and review through to execution and ongoing compliance.
• Proactively identify and mitigate contractual risks and potential liabilities.
• Ensure strict adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards within the region.
• Collaborate closely with internal legal teams and engage external counsel when necessary.
• Provide support for dispute resolution processes and manage contract-related claims.
• Ensure all contractual agreements align with the specific regulatory and legal requirements of the Middle East region.
• Partner effectively with finance, procurement, and commercial teams to support business objectives.
• Offer expert legal advice on contract structures and commercial terms.
• Support business negotiations with a diligent, risk-conscious approach.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management with a strong legal focus.
• A solid legal background, with an LLB or equivalent qualification being mandatory.
• Proven experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial contracts.
• Experience in legal risk assessment.
• Experience working within complex organizations and multi-stakeholder environments.
• A strong understanding of Middle East regulations and commercial law.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Contract Drafting
• Contract Negotiation
• Contract Governance
• Legal Risk Assessment
• Commercial Contracts Management
• Understanding of Middle East Regulations
• Commercial Law Expertise
• Stakeholder Management
• Strong Communication Skills
• Legal Drafting Proficiency

Contract Details

This is a contract position for 12 months, with the possibility of extension. The role is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.