Senior Specialist Trading Contracts - ADNOC Group UAE

Position Overview

ADNOC Group is seeking a Senior Specialist Trading Contracts to provide pre‑and post‑deal commercial guidance, review and approve trading confirmations, ensure contractual compliance, support negotiations, and manage contract workflows. The role safeguards value, mitigates risk, and ensures all agreements align with company policies and trading standards.

Job Details:
Country: UAE City:
Abu Dhabi Industry: Oil & Energy Function:
Contracts Administration Salary:  monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality:
Any Job Type: Full‑time

• Provide commercial advice to the Front Office on deal structure, risks, exposures, and opportunities for value creation.
• Review and approve draft sales and purchase confirmations, amendments, counters, and responses, ensuring accuracy and alignment with agreed deal terms.
• Ensure all agreements comply with company policies related to compliance language, jurisdiction, confidentiality, and sovereign immunity.
• Report deviations from policy through the Incident Management system.
• Support negotiation, drafting, and review of term deals, tenders, storage agreements, master agreements, and side letters.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes in coordination with Legal and other internal teams.
• Review and negotiate third‑party terms and conditions to minimize exposure and ensure policy alignment.
• Act as custodian for contract clauses and templates, managing updates in the system.
• Maintain accurate records of confirmations and agreements per company documentation standards.
• Support training and onboarding of new staff on trading contract procedures.
• Ensure adherence to company codes of conduct and minimize operational risks.
• Assist in developing and implementing physical contract workflow and policy compliance processes.
• Interpret contract terms for the trading team and provide ongoing guidance.
• Perform additional duties as required while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.

• Bachelor degree in Business, Contract Law, Legal, Commerce, or related discipline;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in trading, operations, or legal functions within a trading environment.
• At least 2 years of experience specifically in trading contract management.
• Advanced knowledge of legal and contractual frameworks including Incoterms, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of trading operations, financial basics, and commercial processes.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and detail‑oriented skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and problem‑solving abilities.

• Trading Contract Review and Approval
• Commercial and Legal Risk Assessment
• Contract Negotiation and Drafting
• Policy and Compliance Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Documentation and Record Keeping
• Trading Operations Support
• Workflow and Template Management

• Play a critical role in ensuring the commercial and contractual integrity of ADNOC trading activities.
• Work with high‑value transactions and complex international trading arrangements.
• Join a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Contribute to safeguarding value and optimizing contractual outcomes for a leading energy organization.

ADNOC Group is a major global energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, operating across the full oil and gas value chain. With a strong focus on commercial excellence, risk management, and international operations, ADNOC offers rewarding career opportunities for professionals in trading, legal, and commercial contract functions supporting the UAE's strategic energy ambitions.