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Senior Commercial Advisor

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Senior Commercial Advisor

On behalf of an independent Oil & Gas operator, WRS are looking for a Senior Commercial Advisor to work in Aberdeen on a contract basis. This will be a 12 month renewable contract, working 5 days a week, paying a day rate PAYE INSIDE IR35.

The role will provide high quality commercial support and guidance across the client's portfolio by leading commercial activities to support the efficient running of their upstream E&P, Energy Transition (CCUS) assets while maximising commercial value for the exsisting business.

Job Duties include:
  • Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of existing commercial agreements for both E&P and Energy Transition assets.
  • Lead and deliver new and creative commercial arrangements and negotiations for existing asset portfolio including the development of innovative commercial agreements for client’s CCUS, Energy Transition projects.
  • Develop and mature value adding opportunities while managing and mitigating commercial risks.
  • Adopt a solutions-based approach to commercial issues and disputes.
  • Pursue commercial solutions with tenacity, routinely deploying a range of influencing, leadership and negotiating styles dependent on the counterparty or internal stakeholder.
Ideal candidate will have:
  • Track record of successful negotiation of significant deals and contracts in an operating environment
  • Broad understanding of the E&P Value Chain and awareness of Commercial opportunities/risks and their appropriate management/mitigation.
  • Excellent commercial acumen and up-to-date knowledge of industry/regulatory practices and emerging trends combined with the desire and skills to challenge the ‘status quo’.
  • Strong E&P Commercial skills, including negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
  • Excellent collaboration, team working and communication skills.
  • Sound numerical and analytical ability and presentation skills.
  • Familiarity with basic exploration, operations, exploration, legal and decommissioning terminology
  • Previous experience working for an Oil & Gas operator
  • Right to work in the UK  
If you are interested, please apply. PLEASE NOTE ONLY RELEVANT CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED