I’m recruiting for a Senior Commercial Advisor to support a major energy operator’s upstream portfolio in Aberdeen.

This is a one-year contract, working across operated and legacy assets. You’ll help protect commercial value, manage contractual risk and support sound business decisions through effective negotiation, stakeholder engagement and governance.

The role
– Manage key upstream agreements, protecting contractual rights and maximising commercial value.
– Lead negotiations and resolve commercial issues and disputes.
– Identify and manage commercial risks, ensuring obligations are met.
– Support annual decommissioning security activities and protect the company’s financial position.
– Analyse complex commercial, financial and contractual information, making clear recommendations.
– Work with joint venture partners, third parties and internal stakeholders.
– Ensure commercial decisions follow the relevant governance and regulatory requirements.

About you
– Degree qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant commercial, legal, financial or business experience.
– Significant commercial experience in the energy industry, ideally upstream oil and gas.
– Strong contract, negotiation and risk management skills.
– Experience working with joint venture partners and other stakeholders.
– A sound understanding of UK Continental Shelf commercial, regulatory and decommissioning frameworks.
– Able to assess complex information and provide clear advice to support business decisions.

Contract details
Location: Aberdeen
Duration: 1 year
Contract type: PAYE

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation.

ross.thomson@ablyresources.com