Contract Specialist

About ADASI:

ADASI is the regional leader in autonomous systems and services, offering cutting-edge solutions across air, land, and sea domains. As part of the EDGE Group, ADASI focuses on designing, developing, and delivering next-generation unmanned systems that perform in complex environments, meeting the tactical needs of modern defense operations.

Job Purpose:

The Contract Specialist plays a key role in managing and overseeing the full lifecycle of complex contractual agreements. This role ensures commercial integrity, legal compliance, and risk mitigation across high-value defense and aerospace programs. The incumbent will lead contract negotiations, support strategic procurement activities, and act as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters across multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of high-value, complex contracts including NDAs, MOUs, supplier agreements, international defense procurement contracts, and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure contractual compliance with UAE law, international standards, company policies, and defense sector regulations.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including execution, amendments, renewals, extensions, and close-outs.
• Provide strategic contractual advice to project managers, procurement teams, legal counsel, and senior leadership.
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks, ensuring alignment with business and operational goals.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments (legal, finance, compliance, PMO) to ensure alignment and adherence to contract terms.
• Support contract audits, due diligence activities, and internal/external compliance reviews.
• Maintain oversight of the contract database, KPIs, and performance metrics, ensuring visibility across the organization.
• Develop and improve contract templates, tools, and best practices to drive efficiency and standardization.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior contract officers and contribute to departmental capability building.
  
  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s or legal qualification is a plus.
  
  

• Minimum 6–8 years of relevant experience in contract management, preferably in the defense, aerospace, or high-technology manufacturing sectors.
• Proven track record managing contracts with government entities or military stakeholders.
• Experience with international defense contracting and offset programs is advantageous.
  

• In-depth understanding of contract law, regulatory frameworks, and international procurement standards (e.g., FIDIC, FAR/DFARS).
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and contract lifecycle management tools (e.g., Icertis, SAP Ariba, etc.)
• High level of commercial acumen and analytical thinking.
• Ability to handle complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Strong ethics, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information.
  
  

• Contribute to strategic defense initiatives that support the UAE’s national security and innovation objectives.
• Be part of a forward-looking organization leading advancements in autonomous and unmanned systems.
• Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth, leadership development, and impact on national-scale programs.