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Head of Contracts and Commercial Affairs
Description
byteSpark.ai is partnering with a prestigious client based in Dubai to identify an exceptional Head of Contracts and Commercial Affairs. This critical role is designed for a highly organized and commercially astute leader who will work directly alongside the CEO and internal stakeholders. The primary objective is to instill structure, control, and consistency into the organization contract management, commercial documentation, and approval processes. The successful candidate will spearhead the end-to-end administration of contracts, which includes drafting from established templates, reviewing commercial terms, and meticulously managing redlines. Furthermore, the role involves tracking approvals, maintaining comprehensive contract records, monitoring renewals, and ensuring business obligations are met seamlessly. This position is strictly an operational and commercial role rather than a legal advisory one, requiring someone who manages contracts as a fundamental business function. Candidates must possess robust experience in executive-level coordination, governance support, and business operations within a complex corporate setting. It represents an outstanding opportunity for a disciplined operator who excels in keeping multiple high-value workstreams moving accurately and efficiently.
Requirements
1. Proven experience in end-to-end contract administration including drafting from templates, managing redlines, and monitoring renewals.
2. Demonstrated ability to review and negotiate commercial terms for high-value or business-critical agreements.
3. Strong background in structuring and enforcing governance controls for commercial documents and approval workflows.
4. Extensive experience in business operations and commercial administration within a complex corporate environment.
5. Proven track record of direct collaboration and coordination with CEOs, senior executives, and internal stakeholders.
6. Proficiency in maintaining comprehensive contract records and tracking organizational obligations across departments.
7. Exceptional written communication skills for producing precise, practical, and business-aligned commercial documentation.
Desirable
1. Prior experience working in the Middle East market, specifically Dubai.
2. Familiarity with digital contract lifecycle management systems and automation tools.
3. Background in project management or holding relevant certifications such as PMP.
4. Experience in cross-functional follow-up to ensure compliance with executed commercial agreements.
5. Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and risk management best practices.

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No. byteSpark.ai is a recruitment agency based in Dubai. We are not hiring for ourselves. We are managing this search on behalf of a client organisation, and the role itself sits with that client, not with byteSpark.ai. byteSpark.ai handles the application, screening, and shortlisting stages, after which suitable candidates are introduced to the client directly.

The employer is a client of byteSpark.ai. The successful candidate will be employed by that client organisation, not by byteSpark.ai. The client is an established investment group based in Abu Dhabi. We do not disclose the client's name during the application and shortlisting stages, as a matter of standard confidentiality. Full details about the employer are shared with candidates as they progress through the process.

This role is best suited to candidates with strong hands-on experience in investment analysis and transaction work, including financial modeling and company valuation, investment due diligence, and synthesizing analysis into investment committee memos and recommendations. Experience across multiple asset classes, such as listed equities, private equity, venture capital, and real estate, is highly relevant, as is exposure to portfolio monitoring, performance reporting, and sector and macroeconomic research. The strongest candidates can point to specific transactions or mandates where they played a clear analytical role.

No. This is an investment analysis and strategy support role. The focus is on building the analytical foundation for investment decisions, financial modeling, due diligence, research, investment committee materials, and portfolio monitoring, rather than holding final discretionary authority over capital allocation. Candidates whose background is purely in standalone fund management may still be considered if they also have strong, hands-on analytical and transaction experience.

For senior roles, the client requires employment history and professional background to be verified carefully before a final appointment. We ask for a reference from a previous employer only so that, if needed at the final stage, employment details can be confirmed in a proper and professional way. This is for employment verification purposes only.

No. Neither byteSpark.ai nor the client contacts referees during the application or shortlisting stage. Reference details are collected and stored carefully, and would only be used at the formal offer or final verification stage if required. We also ask for a previous employer reference, never your current employer, to protect your confidentiality.