Upstream Commercial Advisor — Negotiation & Risk (Aberdeen)

Ably Resources Ltd.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ably Resources Ltd. is seeking a Senior Commercial Advisor to support a major energy operator's upstream portfolio in Aberdeen. This fixed-term, one-year PAYE contract focuses on protecting commercial value, managing risk, and guiding governance through negotiation and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires strong contract, negotiation and regulatory knowledge, with experience in joint venture environments and UKCS frameworks. Location: Aberdeen on-site, 1-year term, PAYE.contract.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent commercial/financial experience.
• Significant commercial experience in energy, ideally upstream oil & gas.
• Strong contract, negotiation and risk management skills.
• Experience working with joint venture partners and other stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of UKCS commercial, regulatory and decommissioning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage upstream agreements, protect contractual rights and maximise value.
• Lead negotiations and resolve commercial issues and disputes.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and ensure obligations are met.
• Support decommissioning security activities and protect financial position.
• Analyse complex commercial, financial and contractual information and provide clear recommendations.
• Collaborate with JV partners, third parties and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure governance and regulatory requirements are followed.

Skills

Commercial experience

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

JV experience

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent

Job description

Ably Resources Ltd. is seeking a Senior Commercial Advisor to support a major energy operator's upstream portfolio in Aberdeen. This fixed-term, one-year PAYE contract focuses on protecting commercial value, managing risk, and guiding governance through negotiation and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires strong contract, negotiation and regulatory knowledge, with experience in joint venture environments and UKCS frameworks. Location: Aberdeen on-site, 1-year term, PAYE.contract.