Contracts and Governance Manager

CTRD Company for Business Services (CTRD Arabia) is a company registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (CR:1009114532).

​​Fixed Term Contract​

​​Full Time ​

12 months

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Hours of Work

40 hours/week (some evening and weekend working may be required)

CTRD Arabia provides trusted professional and business services, shaping smarter organisations through high level management consultancy.

We place a great deal of value in strong personal relationships, becoming trusted advisers to our clients and partners working with them to identify and resolve their challenges.

We deliver business services, professional services, transformation and development services, consultancy services, and language services, focused on practical outcomes and long-term value.

People are at the heart of what we do, both within our organisation and when working with others externally.

Our success is built on getting our relationships right, delivering on what we commit to, holding ourselves accountable, and maintaining humility in everything we do.

Our priorities are people, project and profit, in that order.

Reporting to Head of Commercial & Strategy, the Commercial Contracts & Governance Manager serves as CTRD Arabia’s specialist authority on Saudi commercial contracting pathways, regulatory compliance

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and contractual governance.

The role translates GX’s commercial strategy and pricing frameworks into robust, enforceable contractual structures that protect organisational advantage and ensure compliance with Saudi law and procurement processes.

The role ensures that opportunities progress through legally sound and commercially advantageous contracting routes from proposal through to contract execution.

Working closely with the Head of Commercial & Strategy, the Country Director and GX delivery teams, the role ensures that contractual obligations, commercial terms and performance frameworks are clearly defined, negotiated and documented.

The role also identifies wider KSA tender and procurement opportunities, for consideration by Head Commercial & Strategy.

The role ensures disciplined contract governance across the GX portfolio, maintaining auditable documentation, supporting structured change control, and ensuring that commercial agreements remain aligned with regulatory requirements and GX’s commercial objectives.

Strong experience in commercial contracting, including drafting and negotiation of complex agreements.

Deep knowledge of Saudi commercial law, contracting

pathways, and procurement frameworks.

in the navigation and application of Government Tenders & Procurement Law.

Demonstrated ability to structure commercially robust and legally

compliant agreements.

Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex stakeholder discussions.

High attention to detail and ability to maintain disciplined contractual governance.

Familiarity with GCC commercial and regulatory environments.

Professional qualifications in commercial management, procurement, contract management or law (e.g.

CIPS, LLB, contract management certification or equivalent professional experience).

working within defence, security, government or regulated sectors.

supporting large programme or portfolio environments.

English and Arabic language capability or experience operating in multicultural environments.