Contracts Specialist

Contracts Specialist An established commodities trading company is seeking a Contracts Specialist to join its Singapore/Dubai team. The successful candidate will support the preparation, review and administration of commercial trading contracts and work closely with various internal stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities • Draft, review and issue commercial contracts and related documentation for physical and financial commodity transactions based on agreed commercial terms. • Prepare contractual amendments, addendums and other supporting documentation as required. • Review contractual terms and identify potential commercial, operational, legal or compliance issues for further consideration by the relevant stakeholders. • Ensure contractual documentation is prepared in accordance with internal policies, established procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. • Liaise with internal stakeholders including commercial, operations, legal, compliance, credit and other relevant functions to facilitate timely contract execution. • Communicate with external counterparties regarding contractual terms, documentation requirements, amendments and outstanding matters. • Maintain accurate and complete records of contracts, amendments, approvals and related correspondence in accordance with internal documentation requirements. • Monitor contractual deadlines and outstanding matters and follow up with relevant stakeholders where required. • Support the continuous improvement of contract administration processes and internal workflows. Job Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline. • Prior experience in contracts, commercial administration, trade operations or a related function would be advantageous. • Exposure to commodities, energy, trading, shipping or an international commercial environment would be beneficial. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to review commercial documentation accurately. • Good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with different stakeholders. • Proactive, responsible and comfortable working independently as well as within a team. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; exposure to additional digital tools, workflow systems or contract management systems would be advantageous.