Legal Advisor - ADNOC Group UAE

Legal Advisor in Abu Dhabi, UAE supports ADNOC Group by delivering expert legal advisory services across corporate, commercial, and contractual matters within the Oil & Energy sector. This role ensures full compliance with UAE and Abu Dhabi laws while safeguarding the company's legal interests in all transactions, agreements, and litigation matters.

Country: UAE
City:
Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function:
Legal General
Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any
Job Type: Full-time

• Provide professional legal advice to senior management on corporate, commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters.
• Monitor and follow up on external litigation cases including police, labour, pension, and local court matters.
• Liaise with government departments, regulatory authorities, and commercial organizations on legal affairs.
• Review and comment on bidders' qualifications, contract terms and conditions, bank guarantees, performance bonds, and insurance policies.
• Process company licensing applications and coordinate with relevant licensing authorities.
• Review labour-related cases and prepare advisory reports on disputes and litigation matters.
• Support coordination with Abu Dhabi Pension Fund and other statutory bodies regarding legal compliance.
• Oversee translation and legalization of corporate legal documents.
• Maintain structured archiving and safekeeping of legal records and official gazette publications.
• Monitor amendments and new UAE laws, preparing updates relevant to company operations.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive in-house legal reference library to support efficient legal decision-making.
• Recommend improvements to record retention schedules and legal documentation processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent professional legal qualification from a recognized university.
• Minimum 6 years of legal advisory experience within a large industrial organization, preferably in oil and gas.
• Strong expertise in UAE corporate, commercial, contract, and labour law.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts to protect corporate interests.
• Good persuasive, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi regulatory procedures for corporate entities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and legal documentation systems.

• Corporate and commercial law
• Contract drafting and review
• Labour law compliance
• Litigation management
• Regulatory and licensing procedures
• Legal documentation and archiving
• Government liaison and compliance
• Risk mitigation and legal advisory

• Work with a leading national energy company in Abu Dhabi.
• Engage in high-impact legal matters within the Oil & Energy industry.
• Exposure to complex corporate and commercial transactions.
• Competitive compensation and long-term career development.
• Opportunity to contribute to governance, compliance, and corporate integrity initiatives.

ADNOC Group is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Operating across the entire oil and gas value chain, ADNOC plays a strategic role in energy production, refining, logistics, and global distribution. The company maintains strong governance, regulatory compliance, and corporate excellence standards to support sustainable growth and long-term value creation in the Oil & Energy sector.