Shell Hiring for Contracts Commercial Advisor Job at Ciudad de México Full Time

Purpose and Accountabilities:

The Contracts Commercial Advisor is a member of the Trading & Supply Operations team and is responsible for completing commodity contracts that enable the purchase and sale of natural gas and power products in Mexico. The Contracts Commercial Advisor supports the Sales & Origination team by drafting and negotiating commodity contracts, amendments, non-disclosure agreements, natural gas transportation agreements, reviews and drafts complex transaction confirmations, as well as completing other tasks.

Dimensions:

The Contracts Commercial Advisor provides commercially focused advice and completes contract negotiation that is in line with Shell Trading & Supply policies and guidelines. The Contracts Commercial Advisor must possess commercial acumen and is responsible for the management of the contract process from initial pre-deal commercial advice to the subsequent drafting, analyzing, negotiation, and dispatch of execution documents.

The Commercial Advisor identifies risks associated with deviations from Shell Energy’s standard contract terms and obtains requisite input from internal stakeholders, such as Credit, Finance, Tax, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance. The Contracts Commercial Advisor is expected to possess a comprehensive knowledge of natural gas and/or power markets in Mexico and be able to overcome obstacles that may arise during the contract negotiation process.

The Contracts Commercial Advisor works in close collaboration with the Sales & Origination team, as well as other internal stakeholders. The Contracts Commercial Advisor ensures that all approvals and waivers for concessions given during the negotiation process are obtained prior to contract execution. The Contracts Team maintains applicable contract records in accordance with Shell record retention polices and external regulatory requirements.

Skills and Requirements:

• Minimum of five years working experience in a role that is dedicated to drafting, analyzing, and negotiating commodity purchase/sale contracts in Mexico. Preference will be given to those with experience in drafting and negotiating contracts that support the natural gas and/or power marketing/trading in Mexico.

• A degree in Law, Paralegal Certification, Engineering, Business, or equivalent practical experience working with commodity contract. Prior experience in the energy marketing and trading industry, is required.

• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and oral) is required.

• Strong commercial acumen required and the ability to provide excellent support to the Sales and Origination Team by drafting and negotiating commodity contracts that preserve value for Shell, minimize risk and maintain compliance with Shell policies.

• Ability to thoroughly explain contractual terms and Shell’s position to customers and other internal stakeholders.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills (Spanish and English). Proven interpersonal skills, teamwork, strong reading comprehension and excellent analytical ability.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage a heavy workload, meet deadlines with a sense of urgency, while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.

• Demonstrated mature judgment and adherence to company and regulatory guidelines. Ability to be self-motivated and capable of working autonomously.

• Problem solving is key to success in this position and examples of required work skills are:

• Proven ability to select the best course of action from multiple, defined options.

• Proven ability to exercise judgment and make recommendations based on analysis and subject-matter expertise.

• Proven ability to research and interpret information and to act proactively to develop knowledge of the business and its contracts.

• Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to a team-based working environment to enhance customer satisfaction and building positive customer relationships.

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