Head of Contracts

Turner & Townsend
Egypt
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 20+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Communication"]

Lead the contracts management function for the North Coast, Egypt location, owning contract lifecycle management and contract performance risk mitigation. You’ll develop contracts strategies, oversee negotiation, drafting, review, and execution of complex agreements, and ensure compliance with Egyptian legal frameworks and international standards. Manage and mentor a contracts team, establish standardized templates and documentation systems, monitor vendor performance, conduct contract audits, and provide executive reporting.

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Turner & Townsend
23 hours ago

Head of Contracts

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Job Summary

Lead the contracts management function for the North Coast, Egypt location, owning contract lifecycle management and contract performance risk mitigation. You’ll develop contracts strategies, oversee negotiation, drafting, review, and execution of complex agreements, and ensure compliance with Egyptian legal frameworks and international standards. Manage and mentor a contracts team, establish standardized templates and documentation systems, monitor vendor performance, conduct contract audits, and provide executive reporting.
Location: Egypt
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead, mentor, and manage the contracts management team to ensure contract performance and risk mitigation.
  • •Develop and implement contracts management strategies aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • •Oversee negotiation, drafting, review, and execution of complex contracts across business units and stakeholder groups.
  • •Ensure compliance with Egyptian legal frameworks, international standards, and organizational policies; analyze risks and recommend mitigations.
  • •Establish contract templates and documentation systems, manage vendor relationships, conduct audits, and report insights to senior management.

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 20+ years of progressive experience in contracts management, legal affairs, or related field.
  • •Proven expertise in contract negotiation, drafting, and analysis.
  • •Strong knowledge of contract law, compliance requirements, and risk management principles.
  • •Demonstrated experience with Egyptian legal framework and international contract standards.
  • •Experience using contract management software and systems (e.g., CLM platforms, document management tools).
Experience:20+ yearsContracts managementLegal affairsVendor management
Skills:LeadershipMentoringAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingCommunication
Languages:EnglishArabic
Tech Stack:CLM platformsDocument management toolsMicrosoft Office Suite

Company Brief

Turner & Townsend
Global professional services firm providing program, project and cost management, advisory and consulting services across property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors to public and private clients worldwide.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded: 1946
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