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Upstream Commercial Advisor

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You will join the Upstream business unit that develops a competitive and unique portfolio in the sector, with a carbon intensity well below the industry average. It comprises projects at different stages of maturity, from exploration to production. In addition to promising assets in Namibia and São Tomé and Príncipe, the portfolio includes one of the largest oil and natural gas discoveries of recent decades: in the pre-salt Santos basin in Brazil. While current upstream activities are focused on Brazil, Namibia, and São Tomé and Príncipe, we continuously monitor and evaluate new opportunities across the globe. As a result, exposure to and interaction with additional jurisdictions and regulatory environments can also be expected.

About your future Team

This position is part of the Commercial team within the Upstream Business Unit and offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of commercial, strategic, and business development activities. The role is highly multidisciplinary, requiring close collaboration with several functions across the company, including technical, legal, finance, strategy, and operational teams. Given the international nature of our portfolio and growth ambitions, frequent interaction with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders across different geographies and jurisdictions is expected. The position is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. However, the successful candidate will regularly support activities related to assets, projects, and opportunities in other countries, requiring a global mindset and the ability to operate effectively in diverse business and regulatory environments. We are looking for professionals who demonstrate strong commercial acumen, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to build productive relationships across teams and cultures. Key attributes include proactivity, autonomy, sound judgment, resilience, adaptability, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a results-oriented approach. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, while maintaining a high standard of execution, will be essential for success in this role. How will your day-to-day look like:

Lead and support complex commercial negotiations with joint venture partners, regulatory agencies, government authorities, and other external stakeholders.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure alignment across technical, legal, finance, strategy, and operational functions throughout negotiation and decision-making processes.
Manage key internal and external stakeholders, balancing commercial objectives with business, regulatory, and partnership requirements.
Structure, negotiate, and implement commercial agreements supporting the Upstream portfolio across different jurisdictions.
Contribute to the assessment of new business opportunities, supporting origination, business development, farm-in/farm-out processes, and strategic growth initiatives.
Perform commercial and strategic analyses to support investment decisions, portfolio management, and value creation initiatives.
Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and industry trends to identify risks and opportunities for the business.
Collaborate with teams across multiple geographies, supporting ongoing activities and future growth opportunities in Africa, South America, and other regions of strategic interest.

What makes you unique:

Master’s in law, economics and finance, engineering and/or others;
Strong oral and written English communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools;
Proven experience (+5 years) in upstream contracts negotiation;
Attention to detail, curiosity and creativity with problem solving mindset;
A great communicator and good at managing external and internal stakeholders;
Available for occasional travelling;
Ability to handle different projects simultaneously and provide deliverables under tight deadlines;
The successful candidate is expected to have prior experience with and a strong working knowledge of the principal contractual and commercial arrangements used in the upstream oil and gas industry, including Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs), Unit Operating Agreements (UOAs), unitization agreements, redetermination processes, and other industry-standard governance and operating frameworks.

Your life at Galp

An energy company integrated in the energy sector where you can make a difference;
Challenging Projects;
Competitive salary and bonus;
Health insurance for you and your family;
Meal allowance;

At Galp, we have the ambition to be a Human Centered Company, and for that we acknowledge our responsibility to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) by having a genuine mindset, lived on our day-to-day, in all our processes. We believe that everyone should be celebrated and valued for who they are: not only for their potential, but also for their distinctive characteristics. potential, but also for their distinctive characteristics.

Upstream Commercial Advisor

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