Chief Specialist - Contracts & Agreements

Job DescriptionSenior Legal Counsel for the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is responsible for reviewing, drafting and amending legislation, legal documents, contracts and internal policies, representing RTA in arbitration and litigation, and providing strategic legal advice to all departments.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and prepare draft legislation related to RTA's roles and responsibilities such as decrees, laws, and regulations to present to the Supreme Legislative Committee or Executive Council for approval.Amend existing legislation as required.Recommend arbitrators and barristers for appointments.Ensure that legal correspondence is addressed and communicated as per the direction of the Unfired Claim Committee and relevant directors.Prepare acceptance or rejection of compromising settlement offers and find best solutions and agreements.Apply legislation and develop proposals that regulate all services, draft agreements and memoranda of understanding, review contracts and respond to legal advice.Review, study and evaluate contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding to meet RTA requirements and standards, minimizing risk to RTA.Review and develop policies, procedures and methodologies relevant to legal aspects and provide observations and comments.Manage arbitral procedures raised by or against RTA up to preparation of all required documents and presentations.Prepare legal briefs; develop strategy, arguments, and testimony for case presentations.Recommend acceptance or rejection of compromise settlement offers from a legal perspective.Vet barristers' memorandums and pleadings.Manage and prepare necessary legal procedures for cases, grievances and arbitration filed by or against RTA.Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns and develop an understanding of their needs.Prepare, review and study legal notes and arguments filed against the organization and reply accordingly.Prepare and deliver training programs for staff, and participate in RTA publications from a legal perspective.Perform other related duties as assigned.Liaise with Dubai Government Legal Department and other government departments on legal matters concerning RTA.Develop procedural and legal guidelines for analyzing legislation and regulatory issues.Conduct legal studies and provide recommendations for projects to support all departments.Participate in preparing compromise and conciliation agreements concluded by RTA with others.Maintain and develop a database of disputes to enhance RTA contracts and prevent future disputes.Review and prepare draft contracts and agreements, memoranda of understanding between RTA and stakeholders, outlining terms and conditions.Provide legal advice on laws and legislation, indicating needs for compliance and implementation.Prepare frameworks and legal grounds to solve complaints and grievances and coordinate follow‑up with relevant departments.Guide, advise and monitor arbitral procedures raised against RTA and review submissions by barristers representing RTA before arbitral tribunals.Conduct research to identify best practices for contracts and agreements to improve RTA standards.Information SecurityStrictly adhere to RTA Information Security policies, procedures, and processes.Strictly follow the Information Security data sharing guidelines for all internal and external data transfers.Immediately report any Information Security incidents to your line manager and IT support for prompt guidance and resolution.Actively participate in all assigned Information Security training and awareness sessions to enhance your knowledge and address potential Information Security risks.Always comply with instructions and guidance provided by your line manager in line to the Information Security requirements.QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university with a minimum of 11 years of working experience.Master's in Law from a recognized university with a minimum of 9 years of working experience.SkillsGoal‑driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards.Results‑driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, and a high degree of detail orientation.10 years of experience in Law Practice including arbitration and litigation.Innovative problem‑solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.Computer‑literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering a wide v