Chief Specialist - Contracts & Agreements

Organization: Roads and Transport Authority Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Chief Specialist - Contracts & Agreements (25001125)Job Description Chief Specialist - Contracts & Agreements - (25001125) Job Description KEY RESULTS ACCOUNTABILITIES # Review and prepare draft legislation in relation to RTA's roles and responsibilities such as Decrees, Laws & Regulations to present them to the supreme Legislative committee or the Executive Council for approval andamend the existing legislation as required..# Recommend of Arbitrators nomination & Barristers appointments.# Ensure that the legal correspondence are addressed and communicated as per the direction of the Unfired Claim Committee & Relevant Directors.# Prepare acceptance or rejection of compromising settlement offers and find the best solutions and agreement.# Apply legislations and develop proposals that regulate all services, draft agreements and memorandums of understanding, review contracts and respond to legal advice.# Review, study and evaluate contracts, agreement, and (MOU) to meet RTA requirement and standard and minimize the risk and responsibility of RTA.# Review and develop policies, procedures and methodologies relevant to legal aspect and provide observations and comments on them.# Manage arbitral procedures raised by or against RTA up to prepration of all the required documents and presentations.# Prepare legal briefs; develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case when required.# Recommend acceptance or rejection of compromise settlement offers from legal perspective.# Vetting of Barristers memorandums, pleadings.# Manage and prepare the necessary legal procedures relevant to Cases and Grievances and Arbitration filed by or against the RTA.# Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests.# Prepare, review and study legal notes and arguments filed against the organization and reply accordingly.# Prepare and deliver training programs for staff, participate in RTA publications and releases from legal perspective.# Perform other related duties as assigned# Liaise with Dubai Government Legal Department and other government departments in respect to legal matters relating to RTA.# Develop procedural and legal guidelines for analyzing legislation and regulatory issues.# Conduct legal studies and provide recommendations for legal studies and projects to support all departments.# Participate in preparing compromise and conciliation agreements concluded by RTA with others.# Maintain and develop data base in regard to the disputes in order to enhance the RTA contracts to avoid future disputes.# Review & prepare draft contracts and agreements, memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between RTA and relevant stakeholders including terms and conditions to outline the relationship between them and support RTA in all contracts concluded with other parties.# Provide legal advice on issues related to Laws and legislations and to indicate the need for compliance and implementation in accordance with those provisions.# Prepare and set the necessary frameworks, Legal Grounds to solve complaints and grievances with legal aspects and coordinate and follow up with the concerned departments.# Guide, advice and monitor the Arbitral procedures raised by or against RTA as well as reviewing the submissions of the Barristers who will represent RTA before Arbitral Tribunals.# Conduct research to find best practices regarding contracts and agreements to improve RTA standards in contracts and agreements.- Strictly 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. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEEducation# Bachelors degree in Law from a recognized university with minimum 11 years of working experience, ORMasters in Law from a recognized university with minimum 9 years of working experienceSkills# Goal-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, along with 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.

Education: Bachelors degree in Law from a recognized university with minimum 11 years of working experience, OR Masters in Law from a recognized university with minimum 9 years of working experience. Skills: Goal-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, along with 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 complex legal challenges.

Review and prepare draft legislation related to RTA's roles and responsibilities (Decrees, Laws & Regulations) for approval; amend existing legislation as required. Recommend arbitrator and barrister appointments; ensure legal correspondence is addressed per directions of the Unfired Claim Committee and Directors. Prepare acceptance or rejection of compromising settlement offers and find best solutions. Apply legislation and develop proposals regulating services, draft agreements and MOUs, review contracts and respond to legal advice. Review, study and evaluate contracts, agreements, and MOUs to meet RTA requirements, minimize risk and liability. Develop policies, procedures and methodologies relevant to legal aspects and provide observations; Manage arbitral procedures up to preparation of documents and presentations. Prepare legal briefs; develop strategy, arguments, and testimony for cases when required. Vet Barristers’ memorandums and pleadings. Manage legal procedures related to cases, grievances and arbitration. Confer with disputants to clarify issues and understand their needs. Prepare, review and study legal notes and arguments; reply accordingly. Prepare and deliver staff training programs and contribute to RTA publications from a legal perspective. Liaise with Dubai Government Legal Department and other government departments on legal matters related to RTA. Develop procedural and legal guidelines for analyzing legislation and regulatory issues; conduct legal studies and provide recommendations. Participate in preparing compromise and conciliation agreements; maintain and develop data on disputes to improve future contracts; review and prepare draft contracts/MOUs with terms and conditions. Provide legal advice on laws and legislation compliance; prepare frameworks to address complaints and coordinate with departments. Guide and monitor arbitral procedures and review submissions from Barristers representing RTA before Arbitral Tribunals. Conduct research to identify best practices regarding contracts and agreements to improve RTA standards. Adhere to Information Security policies and data sharing guidelines; report incidents; participate in Information Security training and awareness sessions.