Commercial Manager - Contracts Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC)

Technical

• Lead detailed review, qualification, negotiation, and finalisation of upstream contract terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with governance, DOA, and legal requirements.

• Produce structured contract risk assessments with clear mitigation measures and recommendations.

• Negotiate core commercial and legal terms including scope definition, payment provisions, warranties, liabilities, indemnities, insurances, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

• Coordinate with Group Legal to resolve contract qualifications, draft amendments, and finalise contract schedules and appendices.

• Ensure all negotiated changes are accurately incorporated into executed contract documents.

NDAs, Bonds & Insurance Management

• Manage the preparation, review, and execution workflow for Non-Disclosure Agreements.

• Coordinate issuance, renewal, and return of performance bonds, advance payment guarantees, and related securities.

• Liaise with Group Insurance to ensure appropriate project insurance coverage and compliance with contract requirements.

Project Team Support & Claims

• Brief project teams on key contract processes, obligations, notice periods, governance flows, and risk points, ensuring consistent understanding.

• Provide contractual advice during project mobilisation and throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support claims development by identifying entitlement, reviewing supporting evidence, drafting contractually compliant notices, and ensuring adherence to requirements.

Commercial & Risk Management

• Identify and assess commercial and contractual risks during preaward stages and drive risk mitigation strategies.

• Ensure appropriate flowdown of upstream terms into subcontract agreements where required.

• Provide contractual guidance during tender clarifications and client negotiations.

Process, Records & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain robust contract histories, negotiation records, approval trails, and controlled document storage.

• Contribute to development and continual enhancement of contract templates, review checklists, and governance tools.

• Ensure timely turnaround of contract reviews, correspondence, and approvals.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve contractual issues and secure commercially optimal outcomes.

• Communicate complex contractual positions concisely and persuasively at all levels.

People Management

• Effectively manage teams to secure accurate and timely deliverables and proactively influence project outcomes.

• Lead, coach, develop, and motivate staff to achieve their potential and improve their contractual capability.

• Ensure the team fully understands Project Contract Administration processes and procedures.

• Identify training needs for staff development.

Process Review

• Review, recommend, and implement new or improved administrative procedures to maintain economy and efficiency of operation.

• Comply with organisational forms and processes to ensure internal approvals are obtained in accordance with group policies and the Delegation of Authority.

Customer Engagement

• Demonstrate leadership behaviours, in line with Al Futtaim Values, at all times.

• Communicate complex issues concisely both verbally and in written forms.

• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

• High proficiency in MS Office applications.

• Strong commercial acumen and risk management capability.