Senior Specialist Trading Contracts - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Specialist Trading Contracts to manage contract workflows, provide commercial guidance, and ensure compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience within a trading environment and at least 2 years in trading contract management. This full-time position offers a competitive monthly salary of 28,000‑35,000 AED. You will play a critical role in optimizing contractual outcomes and supporting ADNOC's commercial excellence.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic work environment

Engagement in high-value transactions

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in trading, operations, or legal functions within a trading environment.
• At least 2 years in trading contract management.
• Advanced knowledge of legal frameworks including Incoterms and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice on deal structure and risks.
• Review and approve sales and purchase confirmations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Support negotiation and drafting of term deals.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes.
• Maintain records per company standards.

Skills

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

Education

Bachelor degree in Business, Contract Law, Legal, Commerce

Master’s degree

Job description

Senior Specialist Trading Contracts – ADNOC Group – Abu Dhabi, UAE

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: 28,000‑35,000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Ideal Profile

• 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.

Skills Set

• 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

Why Join Us

• 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.

About the Company

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.