Our client in Dallas, TX is looking for a Senior Contracts Negotiator. The selected candidate will have the following skill set:
Position Overview:
Drafts and negotiates procurement contracts in support of exploration and production operations and corporate activities.
Job Responsibilities:
Prepares, reviews, analyzes, modifies, negotiates, executes, and administers agreements for the acquisition of goods and services including but not limited to Master Service Contracts, Consulting Agreements, amendments, work orders, service orders
Supports the business’ operational and strategic contractual requirements
Coordinates with Legal, Risk, Tax, Compliance and Treasury Departments to ensure that all contracts represent the company’s financial and risk profile tolerances
Analyzes procurement contracts affecting oil and gas exploration, development, production and transportation activities in foreign countries to ensure these insights are incorporated into contracts and contracting strategies
Facilitates contract compliance by reviewing and updating processes
Provides general contractual and commercial advice to business team members
Keeps current on regulations, political risk factors and industry changes that may impact the company
Coordinates with the company’s compliance group to ensure adherence on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance requirements
Ensures international contracts meet all local country/concession laws and regulations
Works with international offices on contract adherence to company and country requirements
Requirements:
6+ years of contracts experience in the Oil and Gas industry or related field preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline required
JD degree may be considered in lieu of experience
Knowledge of contracts involved in drilling, production, exploration and deep water major project preferred
Knowledge of insurance and indemnity structures utilized in contracts required
Strong general business and contract drafting experience required
Experience negotiating terms and conditions, and incentives for contracts required
Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex contractual issues required
Knowledge of FCPA compliance requirements required
Some international travel required
Must possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Must effectively prioritize multiple projects while consistently meeting deadlines
Must be an engaged, motivated, “hands on” team player
Please visit us on the web at http://www.frontlinesourcegroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.
Frontline Source Group™ is one of the fastest growing Information Technology, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, Administrative, and Clerical staffing and direct hire firms with offices throughout Texas (Arlington, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Houston Galleria, Lewisville, West Houston, San Antonio, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands), Tennessee (Nashville and Brentwood), and Arizona (Phoenix and Scottsdale).
Frontline specializes in matching top talent with companies for direct, contract, and contract-to-hire placements. We work with clients and candidates in all areas of the United States and Canada.