Senior Advisor, Commercial

Senior Advisor, Commercial
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contract: 1–2 years, renewable

Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Advisor, Commercial to support the Head of Commercial & Economics in leading negotiations, drafting agreements, and ensuring the organisation’s commercial interests are protected. The role involves working closely with internal teams, joint venture partners, and external stakeholders on high-value oil and gas projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the negotiation and drafting of key contracts, including production sharing and joint operating agreements.

• Act as a liaison between internal departments on commercial projects.

• Oversee, develop, and strengthen commercial relationships with external stakeholders and partners.

• Assess the commercial impact of business decisions and provide scenario analysis.

• Lead or coordinate in commercial negotiations to safeguard company interests.

• Prepare proposals, reports, and responses to partner or regulatory queries.

• Represent the company at industry and trade groups.

• Support the Head of Commercial & Economics with reporting and strategic initiatives.

Key Authorities

• Review contracts and agreements, including PSCs, JOAs, sales agreements, farm-out agreements, and others.

• Prepare presentations and manage communications with partners and stakeholders.

• Plan and track contract performance and compliance.

• Take responsibility for ensuring commercial arrangements meet business objectives.

Working Relationships
Internal: Collaborate with all relevant departments and sections across the organisation.
External: Work with joint venture partners, regulatory authorities, external legal firms, and other industry stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the upstream oil and gas industry.

• Strong experience with production sharing contracts, joint operating agreements, and sales agreements.

• Proven track record in commercial negotiations and economics.

• Experience working on major oil and gas projects.

• University degree in Engineering, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.

• Strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.