Trading Contracts Manager - ADNOC Trading Limited - Abu Dhabi, UAE

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE

  • Abu Dhabi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Trading Contracts Manager - ADNOC Trading Limited - Abu Dhabi, UAEPosition Overview
Trading Contracts Manager roles in Abu Dhabi with ADNOC Trading Limited support a fast-growing international energy trading business by managing all contractual aspects of physical trading activities. The role acts as a central control point for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing trading contracts, ensuring alignment with agreed commercial terms, internal policies, and ADNOC governance frameworks.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Contracts Administration
Salary: 25000-38000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeRole Summary
The Trading Contracts Manager is responsible for ensuring that all trading confirmations and contracts accurately reflect front office agreements and comply with ADNOC Trading Limited and ADNOC Group policies. The role works closely with trading, legal, compliance, and operations teams, supporting complex commercial arrangements while safeguarding contractual integrity and risk control.Key Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, and approve sales and purchase confirmations, amendments, and counters in line with agreed trading terms
  • Ensure contractual documentation is consistent with system entries and trading economics
  • Ensure all agreements comply with ADNOC Trading Limited and ADNOC policies, including compliance language, governing law, jurisdiction, confidentiality, and sovereign immunity provisions
  • Identify, highlight, and report contractual deviations or breaches to the General Counsel and Head of Trading
  • Support front office and internal stakeholders in resolving contractual disputes and negotiating complex agreements such as term deals, tenders, storage agreements, and master and side letters
  • Review third-party contractual terms and negotiate amendments to minimize legal, operational, and financial exposure
  • Act as custodian and gatekeeper for contract templates and clauses within the clause database
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of all confirmations and contracts in accordance with internal policies and control frameworks
Candidate Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Law or a related legal discipline
  • Master's degree or professional legal qualification is an advantage
  • Minimum 7 years of experience within trading, operations, or legal functions of an energy trading company
  • At least 4 years of experience in contracts management in a similar trading environment
  • Strong knowledge of legal and contractual frameworks including governing law, Incoterms, taxation, and regulatory requirements
  • Good understanding of trading operations and commercial structures
  • Working knowledge of finance concepts including credit, cost control, and treasury
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
  • High attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment
Why Join Us
  • Key contracts role within a rapidly expanding international energy trading business
  • Direct exposure to physical commodity trading activities across global markets
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior traders, legal leadership, and executive management
  • Competitive, market-aligned compensation and long-term career growth potential
About the Company
ADNOC Trading Limited is the international trading arm of ADNOC Group, incorporated in Abu Dhabi Global Market. Since commencing operations in 2020, ADNOC Trading has rapidly expanded its portfolio across crude oil, LNG, sulphur, and emissions, with a growing global footprint including Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Geneva, and planned expansion into Houston.Job Title Trading Contracts Manager - ADNOC Trading Limited - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description Trading Contracts Manager - ADNOC Trading Limited - Abu Dhabi, UAEPosition Overview
Trading Contracts Manager roles in Abu Dhabi with ADNOC Trading Limited support a fast-growing international energy trading business by managing all contractual aspects of physical trading activities. The role acts as a central control point for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing trading contracts, ensuring alignment with agreed commercial terms, internal policies, and ADNOC governance frameworks.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Contracts Administration
Salary: 25000-38000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeRole Summary
The Trading Contracts Manager is responsible for ensuring that all trading confirmations and contracts accurately reflect front office agreements and comply with ADNOC Trading Limited and ADNOC Group policies. The role works closely with trading, legal, compliance, and operations teams, supporting complex commercial arrangements while safeguarding contractual integrity and risk control.Key Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, and approve sales and purchase confirmations, amendments, and counters in line with agreed trading terms
  • Ensure contractual documentation is consistent with system entries and trading economics
  • Ensure all agreements comply with ADNOC Trading Limited and ADNOC policies, including compliance language, governing law, jurisdiction, confidentiality, and sovereign immunity provisions
  • Identify, highlight, and report contractual deviations or breaches to the General Counsel and Head of Trading
  • Support front office and internal stakeholders in resolving contractual disputes and negotiating complex agreements such as term deals, tenders, storage agreements, and master and side letters
  • Review third-party contractual terms and negotiate amendments to minimize legal, operational, and financial exposure
  • Act as custodian and gatekeeper for contract templates and clauses within the clause database
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of all confirmations and contracts in accordance with internal policies and control frameworks
Candidate Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Law or a related legal discipline
  • Master's degree or professional legal qualification is an advantage
  • Minimum 7 years of experience within trading, operations, or legal functions of an energy trading company
  • At least 4 years of experience in contracts management in a similar trading environment
  • Strong knowledge of legal and contractual frameworks including governing law, Incoterms, taxation, and regulatory requirements
  • Good understanding of trading operations and commercial structures
  • Working knowledge of finance concepts including credit, cost control, and treasury
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
  • High attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment
Why Join Us
  • Key contracts role within a rapidly expanding international energy trading business
  • Direct exposure to physical commodity trading activities across global markets
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior traders, legal leadership, and executive management
  • Competitive, market-aligned compensation and long-term career growth potential
About the Company
ADNOC Trading Limited is the international trading arm of ADNOC Group, incorporated in Abu Dhabi Global Market. Since commencing operations in 2020, ADNOC Trading has rapidly expanded its portfolio across crude oil, LNG, sulphur, and emissions, with a growing global footprint including Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Geneva, and planned expansion into Houston.
Post DetailsJob Start Date
Salary from 25000.00
Salary to 38000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -Location City Abu DhabiDesired Candidate's Profile
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