Grade Level: L3Location: IslamabadLast date to apply: 25th Dec, 2025Role:The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing, drafting, negotiating, and managing all contractual agreements to ensure compliance with legal, financial, and organizational policies. The role requires expertise in contract law, risk management, and vendor-client relationship management. The Contracts Manager will act as the primary point of contact for all contract-related matters, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while minimizing risks. This position undertakes key role of managing complete life cycle of contracts management commencing from drafting the contracts to vetting, negotiating (in particular, Technology and IT related contracts) with business partners and is responsible for closure of contractual negotiations in a timely manner.The role is part of the Contracts and Claims Management Team within the Procurement and SCM department and reports to the Head of Contracts and Claims Management.What does a Contracts Manager do? Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, procurement contracts and partnership agreements. Ensure all contracts adhere to legal requirements and organizational standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify key terms and objectives for each agreement. Maintain a comprehensive repository of all contracts and related documentation. Monitor contract lifecycles, including renewals, terminations, and amendments. Utilize contract management software (SAP – ARIBA, ORACLE) and tools to streamline processes. Identify potential risks in contractual terms and recommend mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. Provide training to team members on contract-related best practices and compliance. Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (e.g., legal, finance, procurement, technology, IT etc.) and external parties during contract negotiations. Resolve disputes or ambiguities in contractual relationships. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on contract status and key milestones. Managing the overall contract administration from the point a request is initiated, the business case is approved till the point a contract is signed and executed in accordance with company policies and procedures. Develop standard contract templates in line with organizational and relevant functional domain needs and in compliance to all the prevailing policy and procedures. Responsible for identification and escalations of contentious material clauses to the relevant stakeholders with recommendations to find resolutions in a timely manner; ensuring contract close-out within stipulated timeframes and the speed to market required by functional domains. Serve as the point of contact for functional domain experts and providing guidance interpretation on contractual/commercial matters and ensuring transparent internal coordination for mitigating all foreseeable and potential risks to business. Assist and support functional domains to resolves any contractual issues and disputes pertaining to the contracts and recommends appropriate and support settlements accordingly.Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.RequirementsWe are looking for a candidate having degree in law, business administration or related field with aminimum of five (5) year(s) of experience in similar role preferably working for Digital/ IT /Telecom Industry/Bankingpredominantly and has:o Solid understanding of contract law, obligations, liabilities, and dispute resolution mechanisms.o Familiarity with industry-specific regulations, standards, and requirements.o Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks.o Understanding of the operational and business environment (e.g., construction, IT, government procurement).o Proficiency in drafting precise and legally sound contracts and identifying inconsistencies or risks.o Strong negotiation skills to achieve favourable terms and resolve disputes effectively.o Ability to analyze contractual terms, financial implications, and compliance requirements.o Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) software, spreadsheets, and project management tools.o Effectively collaborate with internal teams, vendors, clients, and legal counsel.o Ability to draft clear and concise contractual documents, reports, and correspondence.o Skilled in resolving conflicts and fostering collaborative relationships.o Ensuring accuracy in contracts and supporting documentation.o Coordinating and managing multiple contracts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.o Balancing legal, financial, and operational priorities to make sound decisions.o Leading and mentoring contract teams (if applicable).o Maintaining integrity and ethical standards in all dealings.o Navigating dynami