KPMG
Manager - Risk Management
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
13/06/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Salary + Commission/Bonus
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
28/07/2025
Job description
As the Manager - Risk Management, you will oversee contract management, legal advisory, risk mitigation, and compliance operations to ensure organizational adherence to legal standards and enhance strategic decision-making. This includes drafting and negotiating various contracts, advising senior leadership on legal risks, managing compliance policies, and mentoring a team of legal professionals. You will serve as a key liaison for stakeholders and contribute to strategic planning and business growth with sound legal input.
Required skills
contract management
contract negotiation
legal advisory
risk management
strategic planning
regulatory compliance
intellectual property
data protection
project management
international contract law
global business practices
dispute resolution
legal drafting
vendor agreements
client contracts
licensing agreements
team leadership
policy development
compliance monitoring
legal risk assessment
Key responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including vendor, client, licensing, and partnership agreements
- Ensure contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations
- Develop standard contract templates and guidelines to improve efficiency
- Provide legal guidance on contractual matters, compliance, IP, and data protection
- Collaborate with senior management to develop contracting strategies aligned with business goals
- Participate in strategic decision-making processes to assess legal risks and opportunities
- Identify and assess legal risks in contracts and propose mitigation strategies
- Implement policies to ensure legal compliance and reduce organizational risk
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, legal counsel, and regulators
- Serve as the primary contact for contract negotiations and dispute resolution
- Supervise and mentor contract specialists and legal professionals
- Promote a collaborative, inclusive work environment focused on professional development
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited law school or university
- Admission as an attorney and active bar association membership in a known jurisdiction
- Minimum of 10 years post-qualification legal experience with a focus on contract law
- Proven expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contracts
- Strong understanding of regulatory and legal issues in the business environment
- Experience in project management and strategic planning
- Knowledge of international contract law and global business practices
