Senior Contracts Specialist

About the role

This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing and managing contracts so they comply with company policies and legal standards, supporting cross-functional teams, conducting risk assessments and helping improve contract management processes. It is based in Doha, Qatar.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and edit contracts using the contract management/builder system and/or Oracle ERP, keeping them aligned with legal, regulatory and operational standards.
• Edit live contracts to include new legal advice, operational changes or stakeholder feedback, with version control and audit readiness.
• Conduct risk assessments for high-impact scopes such as IT systems affecting passenger experience or safety equipment, and recommend mitigation strategies to user departments.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance and Procurement to resolve contract-related inquiries and ensure smooth execution.
• Analyse existing contracts for completeness, accuracy and compliance, especially in FM, Security and Construction, and run quality assurance reviews before execution.
• Monitor documentation for major categories such as FM, IT and Security to avoid delays in execution or renewals, and generate reports on expiring agreements.
• Assist the line manager in negotiations with vendors and clients, and develop and update standard agreements and templates with the Contracts Manager and QR Legal.
• Facilitate renewals and extensions using standardized formats, and escalate complex issues to the Contracts Manager.
• Support QR initiatives such as the ERP Transformation Program and the Target Operating Model, and perform other duties as directed by the Head of the Department.

Required profile

• High school, vocational or diploma qualification with at least 7 years of job-related experience, or a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 6 years of job-related experience.
• Preferred: experience in cross-functional teams, familiarity with contract negotiation and vendor engagement, knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, and ability to analyse and improve contract management processes.

Required skills

• Experience in contracts preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in contracts management software.
• Ability to identify and address contract compliance issues, attention to detail, command of English, and financial acumen.