Contract Management Lead

Key Responsibilities: - Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including but not limited to service agreements, vendor contracts, employment agreements, and joint ventures. - Ensure all contracts align with applicable Egyptian and Gulf legal frameworks and company policies. - Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring clarity and enforceability of terms. - Advise on compliance with Egyptian and Gulf laws, including labor laws, commercial codes, and regulatory requirements - Monitor legislative changes in Egypt and Gulf countries and assess their impact on existing and future contracts. - Collaborate with legal counsel and external advisors to address complex legal and regulatory issues. - Lead the end-to-end management of contracts, from initiation to renewal or termination. - Develop and maintain a robust contract repository for easy retrieval and tracking of obligations and deadlines. - Implement and optimize contract management systems and tools for efficiency and accuracy. - Work closely with internal departments (e.g., procurement, HR, finance) to understand their contractual needs and provide strategic advice. - Lead negotiations with vendors, clients, and partners to secure favorable terms for the company. - Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external parties to resolve disputes or discrepancies. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent. Masters degree in law (LLM) or a related field is preferred. Minimum 7 up to10 years of experience in contract management, with a focus on Egyptian and Gulf legal systems. - Proven track record in handling cross-border contracts and multi-jurisdictional legal issues. Originally posted on Himalayas