Commercial Contract Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Contract Specialist to manage and oversee the full lifecycle of contracts across clients, vendors, and strategic partners. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding the business by ensuring contractual compliance, reducing risk, and supporting commercial and operational objectives within a regulated payment services environment.About the RoleAs a Contract Specialist, you will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing agreements while working closely with internal stakeholders such as Legal, Finance, Compliance, Operations, and Business teams. You will ensure all contracts are accurately executed, properly stored, monitored, and aligned with regulatory and internal standards.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and negotiate contracts, SLAs, addendums, and commercial agreements with clients, vendors, and partnersEnsure all contractual documents comply with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirementsCollaborate with Legal, Finance, Compliance, Operations, and business stakeholders to finalize contract termsMaintain and manage a centralized contract repository with proper documentation and version controlMonitor contract timelines, renewals, expiries, and ongoing obligationsIdentify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategiesAct as a point of contact for internal stakeholders on contract-related queriesSupport internal audits and compliance reviews related to contract managementHandle contract administration tasks, including filing, correspondence, and record keepingLiaise with vendors, service providers, and internal teams to support operational requirementsPrepare reports, summaries, and presentations for management as neededEscalate significant contractual, vendor, or compliance issues to the line managerReview and negotiate contract terms within delegated approval limitsEngage directly with clients, vendors, and partners on contractual discussionsImplement and maintain contract templates, processes, and management proceduresCoordinate with internal teams to resolve contract-related mattersOwn and update the contract repository and related recordsWhat We’re Looking ForMinimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract management, contract administration, or a related roleFluency in Arabic is required (spoken and written)