Senior Commercial Advisor - VR/33020
A 12-month contract opportunity for an experienced Senior Commercial Advisor to support commercial activities across a North Sea energy operator's upstream portfolio. Based in Aberdeen, the role involves managing key commercial agreements, protecting contractual interests and resolving complex commercial matters, with particular involvement in decommissioning security arrangements, stakeholder negotiations and commercial governance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage key commercial agreements across operated and legacy upstream assets, protecting contractual rights and commercial value.
- Lead negotiations with joint venture partners and third parties, resolving commercial issues and contractual disputes while protecting the company's interests.
- Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks, ensuring obligations are met and appropriate controls are maintained.
- Support annual decommissioning security activities, ensuring compliance with industry agreements and safeguarding the company's financial position.
- Analyse complex commercial, contractual and financial information, providing clear recommendations to support business decisions.
- Maintain effective relationships with joint venture partners, third-party organisations and internal stakeholders, influencing negotiations and commercial outcomes.
- Ensure commercial activities comply with delegated authorities, internal governance requirements and relevant industry standards and obligations.
- Work closely with the Head of Commercial to address commercial priorities and support decision-making across the upstream portfolio.
- Develop practical commercial solutions to complex contractual matters, balancing financial considerations, contractual obligations and stakeholder interests.
About You:
- Significant commercial experience within the energy industry, ideally gained in upstream oil and gas.
- Strong knowledge of commercial agreements, contractual obligations and negotiation within the UKCS.
- Experience working with joint venture partners, third-party organisations and senior stakeholders.
- Sound understanding of UKCS commercial, regulatory and decommissioning frameworks.
- Proven ability to manage commercial risk, negotiate complex issues and influence outcomes.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and present clear commercial recommendations.
- Degree qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience in a commercial, legal, financial or business discipline.
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