Senior Specialist Corporate Governance

About the role

The Senior Specialist Corporate Governance at ADNOC Group develops and implements corporate governance practices aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practice, with a focus on ADNOC's policies and procedures framework. The role supports relevant departments in developing, implementing and monitoring their policies, operating frameworks and related documentation, and acts as a second line of defence on governance matters.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor changes in corporate, functional and divisional policies and advise on updates to documentation, policies and procedures.
• Provide technical advice on governance policy development, including reviewing issues and trends and preparing evaluations and research on the governance programme.
• Lead the regular review, update and drafting of the corporate governance frameworks directing, controlling and holding ADNOC accountable.
• Ensure compliance with the group's authority hierarchy and the roles and limits of authority holders.
• Identify requirements, set standards and promote awareness of best governance practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and departments, and with external auditors, regulators and law firms, and escalate risks and breaches.
• Manage governance documents, policies and standards, and support the design of training materials for boards, committees and secretaries.
• Prepare cover memos, letters, resolutions and amendments, and support the Manager with reporting and specialist training.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised institute; preferences for Law, Banking, Finance or Business Administration.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in an international law firm, in-house legal department, or in Compliance or Corporate Governance.
• Professional proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Knowledge of regional and jurisdictional best practices, codes, legislation and regulations, and of governance in PJSC, LLC and SPV structures.
• Experience assisting with board activities such as agenda preparation, write-ups, presentations and minutes.
• Specialist certification or additional training is an advantage.