Management Advisor - Contracts & Commercial (Infrastructure & Transportation)
Riyadh
EmployerUndisclosed employer
LocationRiyadh
Job typeFull-time
FieldLegal
Experience6+ years
Job description
the employer offers a distinguished career opportunity in Riyadh. The Management Advisor – Contracts & Commercial will provide specialist advice on contractual and commercial matters for major infrastructure and transportation projects, focusing on metro and mass transit operation and maintenance contracts. Responsibilities include strategic advisory to senior management, translating international best practices into local procedures, drafting and reviewing contractual correspondence, monitoring contractor performance against obligations and KPIs, developing risk mitigation strategies, managing insurance aspects, supporting subcontractor qualification and administration, and collaborating with operations, finance, legal, and technical teams. The role also offers legal and regulatory guidance across GCC jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with Saudi and GCC laws.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Business focus or equivalent
- Master of Law (LLM) or equivalent postgraduate qualification
- 6–8 years post‑qualification experience in contracts and commercial management for large‑scale infrastructure/transportation projects
- legal advisory experience in reputable international or regional law firms
- experience on complex operation and maintenance contracts (metro/rail) in Saudi Arabia or GCC
- experience working on Riyadh Metro or comparable mega‑projects
- exposure to both civil law and common law environments
- track record of mentoring and developing local staff in contracts and commercial disciplines
- high‑level expertise in contract administration, variations, claims, and dispute avoidance/resolution
- strong analytical skills for interpreting complex contracts and evaluating entitlements
- excellent drafting skills for contractual correspondence, legal opinions, and claims documentation
- in‑depth understanding of KPIs and payment mechanisms in O&M contracts
- proven ability to manage subcontractor pre‑qualification, evaluation, and administration
- strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams
- fluency in English
- Arabic language skills are an advantage.
Skills
Stakeholder managementAnalytical skillsArabic languagelegal adviceContract management
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