JOB OBJECTIVE
As Commercial Advisor is responsible for negotiating, drafting and managing upstream commercial contracts at the best terms and within a defined risk mandate. Maintaining good relationships with joint venture partners, pipeline operators, (potential) buyers and other relevant parties (e.g. local authorities). Working internally with the Operations team to monitor ongoing business, and determine or adjust the strategies to ensure that all relevant procedures are in place.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Initiating, developing and implementing commercial strategies.
- Negotiating and managing upstream commercial agreements (JOA’s, Decommissioning agreements, etc.).
- Providing commercial input and working in close collaboration with the Director General, Finance, Legal and Technical disciplines
- Negotiating and commercial follow-up of capacity, transportation and processing agreements.
- Communicating with authorities regarding commercial agreements
- Identify and secure new business opportunities
- Manage existing customer relationships to ensure revenue goals are met
- Develop a commercial strategy for the company to meet financial goals
- Act as a leader within the company
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- The ideal candidate must have 10 years of experience working for an international oil and gas company in a commercial role
- Relevant experience in providing advice on complex, frequently strategic commercial matters (commercial, contract/proposal management) in a relevant field (Energy, Engineering, Consultancy)
- Relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree: MBA, Legal, Finance, Economics
- Understanding of the work and activities for which the job is providing support
- Very good negotiation and agreement drafting skills
- Ability to communicate with highly trained specialists/advise others in an understandable way
- Strong service orientation and project management skills
- Very good listening and communication skills
- Fluent in English
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.