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Roles & Responsibilities
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Contract Manager within the Legal Contract Management Team for KSA & CA, covering KSA Projects.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Contract Law & Contract Drafting
- Understanding legal principles and procedural rules in contract law.
- Drafting precise contract clauses that reflect the parties' intent.
- Keeping records of negotiations to preserve legal proof.
- Analyzing complex contract structures (e.g., JVs, SPVs, consortia) and identifying risks/opportunities.
- Handling various contract types across legal systems (civil/common law, public/private contracts).
2.Pre-contract/Contract Administration & Claim Management
- Establishing best practices for contract claims, changes, and record-keeping.
- Implementing contract/claim management tools.
- Managing changes, claims, and disputes, ensuring fair resolutions.
- Leading contract/claim process improvements at an organizational level.
3. Compliance, Standards & Regulations
- Ensuring adherence to ethics, trade compliance, and anti-corruption policies.
- Conducting due diligence, audits, and compliance risk assessments.
- Managing cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory adherence in contracts.
- Collaborating with compliance specialists to mitigate legal risks.
4. Intellectual Property & Product Strategy Acumen
- Integrating IP considerations into business and product strategies.
- Negotiating and drafting IP clauses effectively.
- Monitoring IP-related processes in bids and projects.
5. Thales Operating Model, Policies & Processes
- Applying internal policies and governance structures in contract management.
- Managing contract-related processes across different international projects.
- Ensuring compliance with the Thales Contract Management Operating Model.
6. Financial & Business Acumen
- Aligning contract management with financial and business strategies.
- Understanding pricing models, payment terms, and cash flow management.
- Identifying cost implications of contract terms and financial risks.
- Applying IFRS principles and insurance-related contractual knowledge.
1. Contract Law & Contract Drafting
- Understanding legal principles and procedural rules in contract law.
- Drafting precise contract clauses that reflect the parties' intent.
- Keeping records of negotiations to preserve legal proof.
- Analyzing complex contract structures (e.g., JVs, SPVs, consortia) and identifying risks/opportunities.
- Handling various contract types across legal systems (civil/common law, public/private contracts).
2.Pre-contract/Contract Administration & Claim Management
- Establishing best practices for contract claims, changes, and record-keeping.
- Implementing contract/claim management tools.
- Managing changes, claims, and disputes, ensuring fair resolutions.
- Leading contract/claim process improvements at an organizational level.
3. Compliance, Standards & Regulations
- Ensuring adherence to ethics, trade compliance, and anti-corruption policies.
- Conducting due diligence, audits, and compliance risk assessments.
- Managing cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory adherence in contracts.
- Collaborating with compliance specialists to mitigate legal risks.
4. Intellectual Property & Product Strategy Acumen
- Integrating IP considerations into business and product strategies.
- Negotiating and drafting IP clauses effectively.
- Monitoring IP-related processes in bids and projects.
5. Thales Operating Model, Policies & Processes
- Applying internal policies and governance structures in contract management.
- Managing contract-related processes across different international projects.
- Ensuring compliance with the Thales Contract Management Operating Model.
6. Financial & Business Acumen
- Aligning contract management with financial and business strategies.
- Understanding pricing models, payment terms, and cash flow management.
- Identifying cost implications of contract terms and financial risks.
- Applying IFRS principles and insurance-related contractual knowledge.
7. Contractual Risks & Opportunities Management
- Identifying and mitigating contractual risks while leveraging opportunities.
- Developing and implementing risk management strategies.
- Evaluating technical and non-technical risks within contract terms.
- +5 years of relevant experience in In-house Legal, contracts and commercial management in international environment with exposure to FIDIC contracts, Public Procurement contracts, Corporate Laws and Trade compliance.
- Practical experience in KSA legal systems and Laws, Civil Law and Common law and comparative legal practices and exposure to Middle East legal environment.
QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor or Master Degree in laws (Private Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law) or in Business administration, engineering or similar.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Proficiency in English (written & verbal)
- Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, Public Procurement contracts, Corporate Laws, and Trade Compliance
- Knowledge of KSA legal systems, Civil Law, Common Law
- Contract drafting, negotiation, and management
- Ability to ensure coherence between contractual documents (T&Cs, scope of work, specifications)
- Experience with contracts involving government and semi-government organizations
- Awareness of regulatory frameworks: export control, environmental, health & security policies
- Financial and risk assessment skills (cost estimates, price revisions, contingencies, taxes)
- Understanding of project management and contract lifecycle processes
- Ability to manage disputes, litigation, and legal resolutions
Company Industry
- Engineering Design & Consulting
Department / Functional Area
- Lawyers
- Legal Advisors
Keywords
- Legal Contracts Manager
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