Senior Specialist - Trading Contracts - Dubai, UAE

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

Job summary

A leading UAE-based energy trading organization is looking for a Senior Specialist in Trading Contracts. This role involves providing commercial, contractual, and compliance support for trading operations. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in trading or legal functions and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position offers a competitive salary of 9,000-12,000 AED monthly and emphasizes strong governance and commercial optimization.

Benefits

Work closely with trading and legal teams

Exposure to international trading agreements

Contribute to improving contract processes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within trading, operations, or legal functions in a trading company.
• Minimum 2 years specifically in trading contracts management.
• Strong understanding of trading operations, legal frameworks, Incoterms, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze complex contractual terms and identify exposures and value opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, negotiation capability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre‑ and post‑deal commercial advice on deal structuring and exposures.
• Review and approve draft sales and purchase confirmations and amendments.
• Ensure compliance of agreements with company policies.
• Support drafting and negotiation of term deals and contracts.
• Assist with resolving contractual disputes.

Skills

Trading contracts drafting and negotiation

Legal and compliance knowledge

Risk analysis and contract exposure evaluation

Incident reporting and contract governance

Commercial contract review

Stakeholder communication (front office, legal, operations)

Multi‑tasking and deadline management

Problem‑solving and detail‑oriented analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Contract Law, Legal, Commerce, or related field

Master's degree or relevant professional qualification

Job description

Senior Specialist – Trading Contracts – Dubai, UAE

Position Overview
This Senior Specialist Trading Contracts role provides commercial, contractual, and compliance support across pre‑deal and post‑deal activities for the trading business. The position reviews, approves, and negotiates sales and purchase confirmations, amendments, term agreements, tenders, storage agreements, and counterparty terms. It ensures all trading contracts comply with company policies, mitigate risk, protect value, and support efficient trading operations.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Contracts Administration
Salary: 9,000-12,000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre‑ and post‑deal commercial advice on deal structuring, commercial exposures, and value opportunities
• Review and approve draft sales and purchase confirmations, amendments, and counter‑offers to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Ensure all agreements comply with company policies, including compliance clauses, law, jurisdiction, confidentiality, and sovereign immunity
• Report deviations or breaches of policy via the Incident Management system
• Support drafting and negotiation of term deals, tender contracts, storage agreements, master agreements, and side letters
• Minimize contractual exposure and reduce profit leakage through strong contract structuring
• Assist with resolving contractual disputes and coordinate with the legal department when required
• Review third‑party terms and negotiate amendments to ensure policy alignment and risk control
• Act as gatekeeper for contract templates, clause libraries, and system entries
• Maintain accurate and compliant contract records in accordance with company policies
• Support onboarding and training of new employees on trading contracts
• Ensure compliance with company code of conduct and operational risk standards
• Assist in contract compliance initiatives and support the trading team in interpreting terms and conditions
• Support development and implementation of counterparty physical contract workflow processes
• Respond to management requests and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Represent the company professionally and adhere to corporate policies and procedures

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Contract Law, Legal, Commerce, or related field
• Master's degree or relevant professional qualification is an advantage
• 5+ years of experience within trading, operations, or legal functions in a trading company
• Minimum 2 years specifically in trading contracts management
• Strong understanding of trading operations, legal frameworks, Incoterms, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to analyze complex contractual terms and identify exposures and value opportunities
• Excellent communication skills, negotiation capability, and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet hard deadlines

Skills Set

• Trading contracts drafting and negotiation
• Legal and compliance knowledge
• Risk analysis and contract exposure evaluation
• Incident reporting and contract governance
• Commercial contract review
• Stakeholder communication (front office, legal, operations)
• Multi‑tasking and deadline management
• Problem‑solving and detail‑oriented analysis

Why Join Us

• Play a critical role in safeguarding commercial value and contract compliance in a major trading business
• Work closely with trading, legal, and operations teams on high‑impact transactions
• Contribute to improving contract processes, templates, and compliance frameworks
• Gain exposure to international trading agreements and complex commercial negotiations

About the Company

This role is part of a leading UAE‑based energy trading organization known for operational excellence, compliance‑driven practices, and global trading activities. The company emphasizes strong governance, contractual integrity, and commercial optimization across its trading portfolio.