Senior Specialist, Governance

Support the design, implementation and monitoring of corporate governance practices, policies and procedures. The role helps keep governance frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements and good industry practice while promoting reliable information flow, consistent documentation and clear accountability across relevant departments. This full-time opportunity is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with duties and stakeholder interfaces shaped by the assigned function and asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to governance frameworks, policies, procedures and operating mechanisms that support the organisation’s governance standards.
• Monitor implementation progress and help departments establish practical procedures and documentation consistent with approved frameworks.
• Research governance practices, codes and regulatory developments relevant to the company and its operating jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with governance, legal and compliance leaders and support communication between departments and governance stakeholders.
• Liaise with external legal advisers, auditors, regulators and government entities on relevant governance matters.
• Maintain records and provide advice that improves consistency, accountability and compliance in business processes.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institute; Law, Banking, Finance or Business Administration is preferred.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English is required; Arabic language ability is an advantage.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in transactional work at an international law firm or in-house legal department, Compliance or Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge of applicable governance practices, codes, legislation, regulations and company structures across jurisdictions.

Skills and Competencies

• Corporate governance and policy implementation.
• Regulatory awareness and research.
• Documentation, process monitoring and communication.
• Stakeholder coordination and professional judgement.

Employment Details

Employer: ADNOC Group. Employment type: Full-time. Work is carried out in accordance with applicable operating procedures, safety expectations and company standards. Applicants should use the application link provided with this listing and review the posted eligibility criteria and application instructions before submitting their details.