Senior Legal Counsel Contracts Ghobash Group

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Lead and oversee contract drafting, review, negotiation support, finalization, execution, renewal, and termination across the group companies spanning multiple industries
• Ensure timely, accurate, and risk-aligned contract support for wide range of agreements (sales, distribution, purchase, AMC, subcontracting, service, licensing, NDAs, MoUs, etc.)
• Oversee drafting and review of contracts using approved templates and clause libraries, while managing deviations in line with Group risk appetite
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support negotiation of high-value, high-risk, and strategic contracts and resolve legal issues

Contract Governance and Risk Management

• Implement and enforce Group-wide contract governance standards, policies, and approval frameworks in alignment with the Group Legal function
• Ensure all contracts comply with Group policies, Delegation of Authority (DoA), regulatory requirements, and internal controls
• Identify, assess, and escalate material contractual risks to the Group Legal Director and relevant stakeholders
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring contract documentation, approvals, and governance requirements are met

Contract Management Tool (CMT) Implementation & Adoption

• Act as the business owner for the Group s Contract Management tool (CMT) implementation
• Lead definition of functional requirements, process design, and implementation in coordination with Legal, IT, and other business stakeholders
• Drive adoption of the CMT platform across Group companies, ensuring standardized usage for drafting, approvals, repository management, and reporting
• Define and track KPIs to measure CMT effectiveness, user adoption, and value realization

Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks across contract types
• Continuously improve contracting processes to reduce turnaround times, minimize rework, and enhance contract quality
• Promote automation and self-service contracting for low-risk, high-volume agreements, where appropriate
• Benchmark Group contract practices against regional and industry best practices and implement improvements

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and manage a centralized contracts team comprising contract managers working for different business clusters such as Tech, Energy and other businesses
• Set clear performance objectives and monitor team KPIs, including turnaround time, SLA adherence, and quality metrics
• Deliver legal training programs and develop team capabilities in contract drafting, negotiation support, risk assessment, and system usage
• Drive a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement within the contracts function