Core Laboratories
oil and gas
CommercialContractsSpecialist
“Commercial Contracts Specialist at Core Laboratories. Skills: Contract review, Contract drafting, Oil and gas industry, Commercial contracts. Review and draft commercial and government contracts. Ensure contract terms comply with laws and policies”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure contracts meet legal requirements; Ensure contracts align with Company’s policies and commercial objectives; Facilitate execution of contracts; Provide customary legal protections; Minimize contractual risk; Track status of contract review; Efficient retrieval of documents; Maintain accurate metadata; Maintain version control; Maintain signed-document repository; Maintain audit trail; Report on contract turnaround time; Report on risk flags; Report on amendment activity
Industry & Context.
Analyze and interpret legal documents; Analyze and interpret financial reports; Analyze and interpret technical documents
Up to 10% domestic travel may be required, Writing exercise will be part of the application and interview process
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, humanities, engineering, or relevant sciences (or related field), Minimum three years’ relevant industry experience, Ability to analyze and interpret legal documents, financial reports, and technical documents, Legal writing skills
Nice to Have
NCMA Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), WorldCC Certified Contract Management Professional (CCMP), Experience in oilfield services
What You'll Do.
Review and draft commercial and government contracts
Ensure contract terms comply with laws and policies
Exercise commercially reasonable judgment
Develop standard contract templates
Communicate with internal clients and external parties
Negotiate favorable contract terms
Resolve disputes with contract counterparties
Provide advice on contract terms and risk
Develop strategies for minimizing contractual risk
Prioritize contracts and communicate status
Maintain contract management processes
Assist in developing contract management system
Support claims and dispute resolution
Prepare contract abstracts and reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Contracts Manager; Work closely with General Counsel and/or Assistant General Counsel; Interact with internal clients; Interact with business unit management; Interact with Company’s clients and vendors; Collaborate with subject-matter experts
Communication Scope
Excellent written and oral communication skills; Translate legal and commercial concepts
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