Core Laboratories

oil and gas

CommercialContractsSpecialist

Houston, Texas, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

oil and gas
Problems you'll solve

Analyze and interpret legal documents; Analyze and interpret financial reports; Analyze and interpret technical documents

Eligibility Requirements

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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