About Dubai Holding Real Estate:
Dubai Holding's real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai's residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centres, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.
Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Manager - Contracts and Compliance to join Dubai Holding Real Estate.
The job holder will be responsible for managing all contract-related Build-To-Suit (BTS) and land sales activities, ensuring seamless execution in alignment with company policies and business objectives.
The main duties and responsibilities of this role:
- Provide support in the development and implementation of contracts-related policies and procedures, ensuring streamlined processes, clear guidelines, and minimized errors. Provide strategic oversight to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Support the section head in the standardization of Sales Purchase Agreement (SPA) formats and contract templates, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and alignment with company policies. Collaborate with key stakeholders to optimize contract management processes.
- Lead and motivate the Contracts Management team, ensuring contracts are drafted, reviewed, and finalized within the required turnaround time while maintaining compliance with internal processes and industry standards.
- Manage the end-to-end contract documentation workflow, ensuring timely contract formulation, execution, and delivery to prevent delays and enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversee the verification and approval of all booking documentation, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper signoffs to maintain data integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Process KYC/AML clearance for new sales efficiently, ensuring compliance with company governance protocols.
- Oversee and ensure the strategic management of contract-related data, ensuring timely and accurate updates in the system. Drive process improvements to enhance data integrity, customer satisfaction, and compliance with organizational policies
- Serve as the main point of contact for customers regarding contract-related inquiries, ensuring clear communication, prompt resolution of concerns, and smooth execution of contractual obligations.
- Provide regular reports for management, providing insights into contract progress, identifying potential bottlenecks, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
- Stay updated on Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) regulations, ensuring all contracts align with the latest legal requirements.
- Work closely with Legal teams to incorporate changes in approved contract templates, SPAs, and legal forms, ensuring that all contractual documents remain current and compliant.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration; Master's degree preferred
- Knowledge of legal and contract terms.
- Minimum 8-10 years with at least 3 years in senior managerial level in contracts and compliance management particularly in the real estate industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel, CRM or and other relevant software for contracts
- Proficiency in KYC/AML regulations and due diligence processes.
- An in-depth understanding of RERA regulations, laws pertaining to property sale agreements, and other relevant laws.
- Ability to develop and implement contract policies, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Ability to manage multiple contracts, deadlines, and compliance projects simultaneously.
- Strategic thinking and decision-making in contract negotiation and risk assessment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for contract negotiations and policy documentation. Arabic language preferable
- Ability to liaise effectively with legal teams, senior management, and external partners.
- Strong communication and Analytical skills
- Ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory requirements and implement solutions.
- Problem-solving mindset to address compliance challenges and contractual disputes.
- Ability to analyze legal and financial risks in contracts and transactions.
- Attention to detail
- Leadership and Team Management
- Understanding of governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
About the Benefits:
At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.
