Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel Maritime and Offshore - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
Senior Legal Counsel Maritime and Offshore in Abu Dhabi, UAE provides strategic legal advisory and contract management support for ADNOC Group's maritime, offshore, shipping, and logistics operations within the Oil & Energy sector. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, mitigating legal risks, and ensuring full compliance with UAE laws and international maritime regulations.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Legal General
Salary: 42000-55000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, agreements, deeds, and legal documents related to offshore projects, shipping, and logistics services.
• Provide legal opinions, risk assessments, and due diligence support to commercial, project, operations, and logistics teams.
• Define and structure contractual agreements between the company and external parties in compliance with UAE laws and regulations.
• Formulate and implement contract policies and legal principles aligned with corporate governance standards.
• Provide preventive and curative legal advice to minimize claims, disputes, and litigation risks.
• Support contract and procurement functions with comprehensive legal services and risk mitigation strategies.
• Analyze contractor claims and recommend legally sound courses of action to protect company interests.
• Participate in negotiation of dispute settlements, arbitration submissions, and coordination with external counsel.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes impacting offshore, shipping, and logistics operations.
• Supervise and mentor legal department staff to ensure high standards of legal practice and compliance.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law; Master's degree in Law is an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of legal practice experience specializing in offshore, shipping, or logistics sectors.
• Strong expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation within the Oil & Energy industry.
• Current membership in a recognized law society or equivalent professional body.
• Deep knowledge of UAE commercial and maritime law.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters independently and strategically.

Skills Set

• Offshore and maritime contract law
• Commercial and procurement agreements
• Legal risk assessment and mitigation
• Dispute resolution and arbitration
• Regulatory compliance and governance
• Claims analysis and contract management
• Corporate legal advisory
• Stakeholder and external counsel coordination

Why Join Us

• Lead legal advisory for major offshore and maritime operations in Abu Dhabi.
• Work within a globally recognized Oil & Energy maritime logistics organization.
• Exposure to high-value international contracts and projects.
• Competitive senior-level compensation and career advancement opportunities.
• Strong commitment to governance, compliance, and operational excellence.

About the Company
ADNOC Group is a leading integrated energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Through its maritime and offshore logistics operations, ADNOC delivers mission-critical shipping and support services across the global Oil & Energy value chain. With world-class assets and a commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence, ADNOC continues to strengthen its leadership in offshore and maritime energy logistics worldwide.
Job Title Senior Legal Counsel Maritime and Offshore - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senior Legal Counsel Maritime and Offshore - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
Senior Legal Counsel Maritime and Offshore in Abu Dhabi, UAE provides strategic legal advisory and contract management support for ADNOC Group's maritime, offshore, shipping, and logistics operations within the Oil & Energy sector. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, mitigating legal risks, and ensuring full compliance with UAE laws and international maritime regulations.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Legal General
Salary: 42000-55000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, agreements, deeds, and legal documents related to offshore projects, shipping, and logistics services.
• Provide legal opinions, risk assessments, and due diligence support to commercial, project, operations, and logistics teams.
• Define and structure contractual agreements between the company and external parties in compliance with UAE laws and regulations.
• Formulate and implement contract policies and legal principles aligned with corporate governance standards.
• Provide preventive and curative legal advice to minimize claims, disputes, and litigation risks.
• Support contract and procurement functions with comprehensive legal services and risk mitigation strategies.
• Analyze contractor claims and recommend legally sound courses of action to protect company interests.
• Participate in negotiation of dispute settlements, arbitration submissions, and coordination with external counsel.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes impacting offshore, shipping, and logistics operations.
• Supervise and mentor legal department staff to ensure high standards of legal practice and compliance.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law; Master's degree in Law is an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of legal practice experience specializing in offshore, shipping, or logistics sectors.
• Strong expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation within the Oil & Energy industry.
• Current membership in a recognized law society or equivalent professional body.
• Deep knowledge of UAE commercial and maritime law.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters independently and strategically.

Skills Set

• Offshore and maritime contract law
• Commercial and procurement agreements
• Legal risk assessment and mitigation
• Dispute resolution and arbitration
• Regulatory compliance and governance
• Claims analysis and contract management
• Corporate legal advisory
• Stakeholder and external counsel coordination

Why Join Us

• Lead legal advisory for major offshore and maritime operations in Abu Dhabi.
• Work within a globally recognized Oil & Energy maritime logistics organization.
• Exposure to high-value international contracts and projects.
• Competitive senior-level compensation and career advancement opportunities.
• Strong commitment to governance, compliance, and operational excellence.

About the Company
ADNOC Group is a leading integrated energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Through its maritime and offshore logistics operations, ADNOC delivers mission-critical shipping and support services across the global Oil & Energy value chain. With world-class assets and a commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence, ADNOC continues to strengthen its leadership in offshore and maritime energy logistics worldwide.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 42000.00
Salary to 55000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
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Gender No Preference
Nationality
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