Associate General Counsel (Finance & Investment)

<p><b>Job Purpose:</b><br />
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Manages and supervises all corporate and commercial legal affairs of the F&amp;I Directorate. Leads and oversees the development and review of documentation for all commercial, corporate and transactional matters as and when required by the F&amp;I Directorate as well as the development, implementation and maintenance of legal opinions, standard form agreements and other legal documentation for use by the F&amp;I Directorate and to the extent relevant, its subsidiaries/affiliates. Oversees the legal functions of the F&amp;I group companies pertaining to corporate and commercial functions, in accordance with the ADNOC Group Legal Policy. Collaborates with the Group Ethics &amp; Compliance and Group Corporate Governance departments on F&amp;I Directorate or F&amp;I group company related compliance and corporate governance matters.<br />
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<b>Key Accountabilities:</b><br />
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<b>Job Specific Accountabilities</b></p>

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<li>Creates, manages and supervises a highly qualified and experienced team of lawyers involved in the legal aspects of all the commercial and corporate affairs of the F&amp;I Directorate.</li>
<li>Oversees the legal functions of the F&amp;I group companies and monitors their adherence to the ADNOC group legal standards and policies, in accordance with the ADNOC Group Legal Policy.</li>
<li>Assists the Group General Counsel in developing, implementing and maintaining appropriate legal policies, procedures and practices with the view of protecting ADNOC&
39;s and the group companies&
39; legal interests, both domestically and internationally.</li>
<li>Manages all legal aspects of any project, transaction or other commercial or operational matter that the F&amp;I Directorate may contemplate or be involved in, including drafting, negotiating and interpreting any related agreements and other legal documentation (other thank in situation where F&amp;I is acting in a supporting role to another business function).</li>
<li>Provides legal counsel and advice to the F&amp;I Directorate on operational, commercial, corporate and transactional matters as and when required/assigned, including joint ventures, investments, mergers, acquisitions, incorporations, dissolutions and liquidations.</li>
<li>Supervises the corporate and M&amp;A legal aspects of all projects/transactions contemplated by ADNOC.</li>
<li>Provides legal advice and services to the senior management personnel in the F&amp;I Directorate to ensure that its commercial and corporate activities are conducted in compliance with applicable law and regulations.</li>
<li>Leads the preparation and reviews of standard and individual agreements and provides advice and recommendations on the terms of those agreements relating to the F&amp;I Directorate&
39;s corporate and commercial activities, ensuring that they are fit for purpose and in line with international standards and relevant legal developments.</li>
<li>Assists in the management and resolution of commercial disputes involving the F&amp;I Directorate and the F&amp;I group companies (whether in court, arbitration or other form of dispute resolution).</li>
<li>Supports the development of junior Emirati lawyers and coordinates with other Departments and Units on the development and implementation of training and development initiatives.</li>
<li>Manages external legal counsel services related to the corporate and commercial legal affairs of the F&amp;I Directorate, including review of external legal counsel work product, preparation of request for proposals and instructing external legal counsel.</li>
<li>Coordinates with the Group Corporate Governance Department on corporate governance matters related to F&amp;I Directorate group companies.</li>
<li>Coordinates with the Group Ethics &amp; Compliance Department on compliance matters related to the F&amp;I Directorate and F&amp;I Directorate group companies.</li>
<li>Performs other similar duties as assigned by the Group General Counsel.</li>
</ul>

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<b>Operational Plans</b></p>

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<li>Develop consistent and realistic long and short-term operational plans for the Department in line with the Function&
39;s objectives and manage the implementation of such plans to ensure that they are effectively converted into its performance objectives to achieve established service levels.</li>
</ul>

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<b>Budgets and Operational Plans</b></p>

<ul>
<li>Develop and manage the Department&
39;s annual budget in line with the Function&
39;s business objectives and operational plans ensuring that adequate funding provision is made for all Department activities.</li>
<li>Monitor expenditure against approved Department budget on a regular basis; investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.</li>
</ul>

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<b>Policies, Systems, Processes &amp; Procedures</b></p>

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<li>Develop and implement appropriate Department policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls, Company guidelines in order to support execution of the Directorate&
39;s work programs in line with Company and international standards.</li>
</ul>

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<b>Performance Management</b></p>

<ul>
<li>Contribute to the development of the Directorate&
39;s KPI&
39;s and ensure proper cascade of the performance objectives within the Department and establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure delivery of these objectives and promote a performance driven culture.</li>
<li>Manage the implementation of the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Department in accordance with Company approved guidelines.</li>
</ul>

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<b>People Development</b></p>

<ul>
<li>Develop knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in the Department and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDP&
39;s), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Department in coordination with relevant Human Capital Units to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.</li>
</ul>

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<b>Organisation Structure and Development</b></p>

<ul>
<li>Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Department that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.</li>
</ul>

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<b>Risk Management</b></p>

<ul>
<li>Contribute and support establishment of a Corporate Integrated Risk Management System within the Department, while identifying and assessing relevant domain risks and implement measures to manage and mitigate all identified risks within the Department.</li>
<li>Communicate corporate business ethics and Company&
39;s Code of Conduct to employees within the Department and ensure compliance to the Corporate Policies and guidelines.</li>
</ul>

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<b>Innovation and Continuous Improvement</b></p>

<ul>
<li>Promote an organisation culture that encourages innovation, enhances employee motivation and supports initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve the Department operations and services.</li>
<li>Recommend improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with approved standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Department.</li>
</ul>

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<b>Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability</b></p>

<ul>
<li>Support the institution and implementation of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems &amp; controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Department in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.</li>
<li>Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Department employees to meet HSE standards.</li>
</ul>

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<b>Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports</b></p>

<ul>
<li>Ensure that all Department MIS and progress reports are prepared to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management to effectively manage the business.</li>
</ul>

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Group Company: ADNOC HQ<br />
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Dec 27, 2021</p>