Contract Specialist

Mada Media is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially aware Contract Specialist–with a strong legal background.

Reporting to the C&P Head, this role supports the execution of contracting activities, ensuring all revenue share and fixed rate revenue contract, , and contractual obligations are aligned with company policies, regulatory requirements, and UAE legal standards.

The role plays a key part in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, supporting auctions processes, and mitigating contractual and commercial risks.

1.Key Responsibilities

-Draft and review contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to advertising revenue share contracts and fixed rate revenue contracts.

-Follow up on contract requests (tenders/direct awards/renewals) on Contract Lifecycle Management software

-Prepare contractual documents (Renewals/Letter of Acceptance/Contract/Addendums (Termination/Extension)

-Issue warning letters and notifications to external parties

-Support end-to-end processes including RFP preparation, auctions, bid evaluation, and contract award

-Ensure all contracts comply with UAE laws, regulations, and internal governance frameworks

-Review scope of work, contractual terms, and commercial conditions to identify risks and recommend mitigation actions

-Assist in evaluating bids and raised cases from legal and commercial perspectives

-Monitor contract performance, obligations, and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle

-Support in managing contract variations, amendments, renewals, and terminations

-Assist in reviewing contractual claims and disputes, including extensions, variations, and financial implications

-Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Commercial, Technical) to ensure alignment on contractual matters

-Maintain proper documentation and records of contracts activities

-Support preparation of reports, summaries, and documentation for management review

-Assist in responding to internal and external audit queries related to contracts

-Ensure adherence to company policies and DOA

-Support investors onboarding, prequalification, and due diligence processes

2.Your Background

-Strong understanding of contract law, and commercial terms

-Ability to review and interpret legal documents with attention to detail

-Good analytical skills with the ability to identify contractual risks and inconsistencies

-Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills

-Clear and professional communication (written and verbal)

-Organized, structured, and able to handle multiple priorities

-Problem-solving mindset with practical approach to resolving issues

-Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or Law + Finance/Business-related field

-Minimum 5–7 years of experience in contracting, or legal roles

-Experience in contract drafting and review (commercial/contracts)

-Exposure to auctions , RFPs, and vendor management processes

-Knowledge of UAE legal framework related to contracts and commercial transactions

-Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken)