Consultant-Regulatory and Compliance

Anton; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton, a global oil & gas services company, is seeking a Consultant-Regulatory and Compliance to identify investment opportunities, conduct economic assessments, and lead regulatory and contractual activities across tenders and partnerships. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure compliant, commercially viable outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector, with strong analytical, negotiation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geosciences, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of technical and commercial experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably within Upstream/E&P operations.
• Proven experience evaluating Oil & Gas assets and investment opportunities, including economic and commercial assessments.
• Experience developing business models, assessing commercial viability, and supporting strategic partnerships or investment decisions.
• Experience with Oil & Gas tendering, contract Terms & Conditions, commercial negotiations, and contract lifecycle management.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements, industry practices, and risk management applicable to Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong understanding of contract law and the legal and commercial implications of drafting and negotiating Terms & Conditions.
• Strong project management, with analytical, commercial, negotiation, stakeholder-management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential Oil & Gas investment and business development opportunities in alignment with organizational strategy and business plans.
• Conduct initial screening and economic assessments of potential assets in collaboration with petroleum economists and relevant technical teams.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary assessments of selected assets, including business model evaluation, commercial viability, regulatory considerations, and budget alignment.
• Develop and evaluate business models and commercial strategies for potential partnerships and investment opportunities.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and approval of tender Terms & Conditions in collaboration with relevant technical, commercial, legal, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in discussions and negotiations with potential partners throughout the tender and business development cycle.
• Review project economics, financing considerations, commercial risks, and investment recommendations and present findings to management.
• Coordinate with planning and finance teams to ensure appropriate budgets and funding requirements are identified and addressed.
• Monitor implementation of approved contractual Terms & Conditions throughout the partnership lifecycle, including establishment of operating structures where applicable.
• Oversee compliance with approved contractual, commercial, legal, and technical requirements during contract execution.
• Coordinate post-tender amendments and adjustments to contractual Terms & Conditions and assess their legal and commercial implications.
• Provide guidance on contract clauses, commercial risks, and legal considerations to support effective partnership management.
• Assess asset and partnership performance in preparation for contract renewal, identifying risks, improvement areas, and potential opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams, external advisers, government entities, consultants, and potential partners as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve business development, commercial, and organizational processes and provide recommendations to management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Contract law understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Geosciences/Business Administration

Job description

Anton is a globally leading integrated oil and gas value-added management service company committed to delivering resource value-maximizing solutions for clients through three core elements: technology, management, and resources. Headquartered in Dubai with a worldwide business footprint, Anton employs approximately 7,000 professionals from over 30 countries and regions. Anton's long-term vision is to become a world-leading green energy technology service enterprise, growing together with clients and talent while driving high-quality development in the energy industry.

About the role

Position Title: Consultant-Regulatory and Compliance

Department: On-sync Energy Management Services Company.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential Oil & Gas investment and business development opportunities in alignment with organizational strategy and business plans.
• Conduct initial screening and economic assessments of potential assets in collaboration with petroleum economists and relevant technical teams.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary assessments of selected assets, including business model evaluation, commercial viability, regulatory considerations, and budget alignment.
• Develop and evaluate business models and commercial strategies for potential partnerships and investment opportunities.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and approval of tender Terms & Conditions in collaboration with relevant technical, commercial, legal, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in discussions and negotiations with potential partners throughout the tender and business development cycle.
• Review project economics, financing considerations, commercial risks, and investment recommendations and present findings to management.
• Coordinate with planning and finance teams to ensure appropriate budgets and funding requirements are identified and addressed.
• Monitor implementation of approved contractual Terms & Conditions throughout the partnership lifecycle, including establishment of operating structures where applicable.
• Oversee compliance with approved contractual, commercial, legal, and technical requirements during contract execution.
• Coordinate post-tender amendments and adjustments to contractual Terms & Conditions and assess their legal and commercial implications.
• Provide guidance on contract clauses, commercial risks, and legal considerations to support effective partnership management.
• Assess asset and partnership performance in preparation for contract renewal, identifying risks, improvement areas, and potential opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams, external advisers, government entities, consultants, and potential partners as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve business development, commercial, and organizational processes and provide recommendations to management.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geosciences, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of technical and commercial experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably within Upstream/E&P operations.
• Proven experience in evaluating Oil & Gas assets and investment opportunities, including economic and commercial assessments.
• Experience developing business models, assessing commercial viability, and supporting strategic partnerships or investment decisions.
• Experience with Oil & Gas tendering, contract Terms & Conditions, commercial negotiations, and contract lifecycle management.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements, industry practices, and risk management applicable to Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong understanding of contract law and the legal and commercial implications of drafting and negotiating Terms & Conditions.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives and deliver within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, stakeholder-management, and communication skills.