Our Oil & Gas Operator client is currently seeking a Commercial Advisor for an initial 12-month PAYE contract based in the city centre of Aberdeen. We are looking for someone with a background in an oil & gas operator business, especially in joint venture agreements and negotiations. Purpose of Role: Responsible for providing direction and guidance, incorporating technical expertise, on Joint Venture, Business Development and Commercial issues relating to NS/OA activities, including project related activity. Duties & Responsibilities to include: Provide assistance to Functions on a range of commercial activities, including agreements covering field assets, pipeline infrastructure and terminal operations; oil and gas sales; and joint venture management. Where appropriate, assistance will include developing a sound understanding of any underlying technical basis or conditions relating to commercial issues and will require an ability to collaboratively work with technical and non-technical personnel to develop effective solutions to commercial issues. Key Activities will vary depending on business drivers at the time, but will include: Develop an understanding of the standards suite of oil and gas agreements associated with company’s UK and Cote d’Ivoire assets, and apply this knowledge in support of company’s business needs Implement company led contract administrative obligations and manage JV contract administrative obligations Work with teams to understand on-going operational and engineering issues that require commercial input and focus Take the lead with multi-discipline teams to deliver commercially based business strategies Develop a sound understanding of all technical conditions relating to commercial issues, and investigate and develop commercial strategies to resolve issues Develop solutions that consider all commercially viable options available and have taken into account all likely stakeholder opinions Lead engagements with joint venture partners and third parties for communication, contract compliance and in order to implement strategies in timely fashion Market and implement oil and gas sale contracts Actively support A&D/transition activity providing all relevant commercial data as and when required Ensure company’s compliance with NTSA’s existing Commercial Code of Practice and Infrastructure Code of Practice Willingness to travel when required to resolve commercial issues. Interpersonal Skills: Essential: Self-starter Excellent ability to work as a valuable contributor to the team Ability to work flexibly and be able to determine appropriate priorities Willing to work hard to meet deadlines without close supervision. Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written Ability to prioritise varying workloads. Highly developed problems solving ability – able to find creative and practical solutions to often complex problems. Promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion in line with company’s EDI strategy: commit to learning about developing inclusive cultures and eliminating blockers to diversity in the working environment. Functional Job Skills: Essential: Understand key company business drivers Proven track record in a commercial role Understanding of finance and economics relating to field operations and commercial models Ability to network and liaise with external parties including State and key stakeholder relations Strong negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills at both strategic and operational level Credibility to work with and present to senior management and external stakeholders on commercially sensitive matters Ability to work to tight timeframes In depth understanding of oil and gas industry Preferred: Well developed understanding of finance and economics relating to field operations and commercial models Legal experience Leadership Skills: Essential: Ability to take the lead in multi discipline teams to develop and execute commercially driven strategies Education and/or Qualifications: Essential: Professional qualifications relevant to commercial discipline Contract position If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/(phone number removed). Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment