Contracts Administrator - Real Estate
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced contracts administrator with a strong background in real estate to join our team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and drafting a wide range of real estate contracts, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company objectives. You will play a critical role in supporting real estate transactions, lease agreements, construction contracts, and vendor agreements.
Key responsibilities:
- Review and analyze real estate contracts, lease agreements, purchase agreements, construction contracts, and service/vendor agreements.
- Draft new contracts, amendments, and addenda in accordance with legal standards and business needs.
- Negotiate contract terms with internal stakeholders, external parties, vendors, and legal counsel to ensure favorable terms and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, real estate, and project teams to ensure contract terms are aligned with company policies and goals.
- Track contract lifecycles and ensure key dates, obligations, and deliverables are met.
- Maintain organized records of all contracts and related documents using contract management systems.
- Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal guidelines.
- Identify and escalate legal and commercial risks appropriately.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in law or related field; legal education preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in contract administration, with a focus on real estate transactions.
- Strong knowledge of real estate legal concepts, leasing, and development agreements.
- Experience in contract negotiation and drafting with attention to detail and risk mitigation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and contract management software.
Preferred skills:
- Paralegal certification or JD (not required but advantageous).
- Experience working with real estate developers, property managers, or construction firms.
- Familiarity with local zoning, permitting, and property laws.
About the Company
Since National Fire Fighting Manufacturing FZCO (NAFFCO) was established, it has grown to become the largest fire fighting equipment manufacturer in the Middle East and one of the top manufacturers worldwide.
The companys core business focuses on design, manufacture, supply, installation and after sales services with our highly trained and experienced technicians and engineers for fire fighting products ranging from basic fire extinguishers to highly sophisticated fire engines.The company provides total fire protection solutions to the most prestigious developments around the world, including residential buildings, commercial complexes, telecommunication centers, industrial installations, oil refineries and petrochemical plants and airport installations.
With its presence in over 100 countries, NAFFCO headquarters is located in United Arab Emirates, where a wide range of innovative fire fighting equipment is manufactured with the companys state-of-the-art technology.
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