Management Advisor - Contracts & Commercial

Role overview

Required background

• International legal education and practice with a UK qualification and GCC experience.
• Hands-on leadership of high-value, complex operation and maintenance contracts.
• Deep familiarity with contractual risk, claims, and performance-based payment mechanisms in public transport.

Contract and commercial advisory

• Advise senior management on contractual strategy, risk allocation, and commercial positions.
• Translate international contracts and commercial best practice into local procedures and governance frameworks.
• Interpret complex provisions covering change of law, performance regimes, and claims mechanisms.

Administration and claims

• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of notices, claim responses, variation proposals, and performance-related communications.
• Evaluate contractual entitlements, cost and schedule impacts, and negotiation strategies for variations and claims.
• Oversee contractor statements, payment applications, and KPI-based payment mechanisms.

Performance, risk, and insurance

• Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations and KPIs.
• Advise management on early identification of risks and non-compliance.
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