Trading Contracts Manager

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

Job summary

A fast-growing international energy trading company is seeking a Trading Contracts Manager to support their Legal, Compliance & Contracts team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and ensuring compliance of contracts, as well as handling contractual disputes and negotiations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in trading and legal functions, and a Bachelor's degree in law or related field. This opportunity offers a significant role in a dynamic environment with long-term prospects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in trading, operations, or legal functions of a trading company.
• 4+ years in contracts management, preferably in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and approve sales and purchase confirmations.
• Ensure all agreements comply with AT/ADNOC policies.
• Highlight and report any deviations or breaches.
• Support in resolving contractual disputes and negotiating agreements.
• Review third-party terms and negotiate amendments.
• Act as gatekeeper for contract clauses and templates.
• Maintain accurate records of all confirmations and contracts.

Skills

Advanced in Legal & Contracts

Advanced in Trading Operations

Practical in Finance

Practical in Trading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or related field

Master’s degree or professional qualification

Job description

About the Job

ADNOC Trading Limited (“AT”) is seeking an ambitious and motivated Trading Contracts Manager to join its Legal, Compliance & Contracts team of 11 in Abu Dhabi.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing international energy trading company and be part of its long-term success.

ADNOC Trading Limited

Incorporated in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, Abu Dhabi’s international financial centre, AT commenced commercial operations in December 2020 and currently trades crude oil, LNG, sulphur and emissions. It plans to expand the range of products its trades over time as well as extend its geographical expansion by opening offices overseas (Singapore and Geneva are to commence trading operations by end of 2024, Houston will be following in the near future.

The Role

The Trading Contracts Manager serves as a central point of contact for trading contractual matters drafting, evaluation, negotiation, and execution—and ensures agreements accurately reflect terms agreed by trading and comply with company policy and control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and approve sales and purchase confirmations, amendments, and counters, ensuring accuracy and consistency with system entries.
• Ensure all agreements comply with AT/ADNOC policies (compliance language, law, jurisdiction, confidentiality, sovereign immunity).
• Highlight and report any deviations or breaches to AT General Counsel and Head of Trading.
• Support Front Office and other functions in resolving contractual disputes and negotiating complex agreements (term deals, tenders, storage agreements, master/side letters).
• Review third-party terms and negotiate amendments to minimize exposure and ensure compliance.
• Act as gatekeeper for contract clauses and templates in the clause database.
• Maintain accurate records of all confirmations and contracts in line with AT/ADNOC policy.

Job Specifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Legal, or related field
• Master’s degree or professional qualification is an advantage

Experience

• 7+ years in trading, operations, or legal functions of a trading company
• 4+ years in contracts management, preferably in a similar role

Knowledge

• Advanced in Legal & Contracts (Law, Incoterms, Tax, Regulation)
• Advanced in Trading Operations
• Practical in Finance (Credit, Cost Control, Treasury)
• Practical in Trading