Contract Specialist

Client of Innovations Group UAE

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement procedures for contract management in compliance with company policy and in coordination with the Legal Director.

Develop, maintain, update (with approval from Legal Director) the standard contract agreements for use both with the customers and the vendors/subcontractors.

Provide hands-on training and guidance, mainly to Sales and Operations teams, in contracting practices and procedures.

Support the business to understand and interpret JCI s and the other party's obligations under the agreement.

Provide risk management strategies and techniques.

Support Field Operations and provide guidance to Quantity Surveyors in post-sales commercial matters to effectively manage payment applications and certifications, change orders, and contract claims.

Provide direction on all standard and nonstandard contracts within respective authority level, providing redlined recommendations.

Identify, weigh up and define contractual/legal/business issues, risks, and mitigation actions; and effectively communicate them to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution.

Implement, and where necessary draft appropriate contractual documents related to outcome-based contracting models such as performance contracting, digital solutions, and cooling as a service.

Write cover letters with appropriate Terms and Conditions for bid proposals based on the Bid Review and Analysis.

Provide documentation to the customer to prove our insurance coverage.

Act as point of contact between Business Units (Sales & Operations), Finance and Procurement teams to ensure appropriate contractual/legal risk review and mitigation definition.

Drive and monitor compliance with established procedures and DOA requirements in terms of liabilities (direct and indirect), indemnities, damages, appropriate credit management, and bid review policies.

Drafting, review, negotiation of both in-house contracts and third-party contracts, including sale agreements, teaming agreements, master services agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and one-off agreements.

Required Skills:

Bachelor s degree in law.

Minimum 5-7 years industry experience (ideally with significant experience in building systems, manufacturing, and/or services), of which more than 2 years of experience in similar role

Knowledge and interest in the building solutions space, technology, and innovation. Excellent knowledge of Johnson Controls operational systems, processes and tools is an asset

Proven track record working with standard contracting forms (e.g., FIDIC, NEC) and bespoke contracts with such industry standards

Well-versed with legal principles and concepts

Excellent knowledge of concepts/documents such as Warranty, Bank Guarantee, Insurance and Letter of Credit

Exposure to dispute resolution processes (e.g., litigation, arbitration, and mediation)

Highly organized and able to multitask, strong attention to detail, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).

Experience using CLM / Opportunity management software and tools, such as Salesforce

High-energy, passionate, with a proven track record of delivering results and high resilience in a challenging environment

Willing to challenge others and be challenged