M&A Manager Upstream

The successful candidate will bring at least 15 years of relevant upstream commercial experience with a proven record of negotiating with governments national oil companies and international partners Direct experience in asset acquisitions production sharing contracts concessions joint operating agreements and farm-in farm-out transactions is essential

M amp A Manager Upstream Oil amp Gas

UAE

Direct hire staff

Handle Mergers amp Acquisitions negotiations in Growth Office market intelligence and strategic partnerships ensuring full alignment with the Company s long-term growth strategy and corporate vision Lead and support Mergers amp Acquisitions contract negotiations and international business agreements related to upstream Oil and Gas assets acquisitions and terms optimizations Ensure value creation risk mitigation and commercial alignment across exploration development production and farm-in farm-out activities while supporting the company s business growth objectives Ensure value-driven decision-making across all commercial engagements contractual frameworks and fiscal regimes to maximize long-term shareholder value

Commercial Strategy amp Business Growth Support the VP M amp A in developing and executing Mergers amp Acquisitions strategies for upstream oil and gas projects Evaluate commercial viability of exploration development and acquisition opportunities Provide commercial input for business plans investment proposals and management approvals Coordinate with technical legal finance and economic teams to ensure integrated commercial decision-making

Lead and participate in high-value international negotiations with governments national oil companies NOCs joint venture partners and international oil companies IOCs Lead negotiations for upstream Asset Acquisitions Joint Ventures partnerships and key Joint Ventures commercial contracts including Production Sharing Agreements PSAs Technical Service Contracts TSCs and offtake agreements Contribute in the negotiation and optimize financial terms of any new acquisition to enhance company financial performance and value realization over the medium to long term Negotiate and finalize key upstream agreements and M amp A including New Production Sharing Contracts PSCs Concession and license agreements Joint Operating Agreements JOAs Farm-in Farm-out agreements Gas sales agreements and crude lifting arrangements ensuring effective coordination with Marketing Department Ensure negotiations optimize commercial terms while maintaining long-term strategic relationships

Lead contract structuring and Mergers amp Acquisitions risk assessments across all new business growth initiatives to ensure competitive and resilient commercial outcomes Oversee commercial and contractual aspects throughout the contract lifecycle from negotiation to execution and amendments Ensure compliance with contractual obligations fiscal terms and local regulatory frameworks Support dispute avoidance and resolution related to commercial terms and partner agreements Coordinate with legal teams on contract drafting review and interpretation

Monitor global upstream market trends fiscal regimes and competitive landscapes Conduct and review economic modelling sensitivity analysis and risk assessments for upstream projects Benchmark commercial terms against industry standards and peer projects

Maintain effective relationships with international partners government entities and internal stakeholders Represent the company in steering…