Core Laboratories is the Reservoir Optimization Company
Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products used to optimize petroleum reservoir performance. The Company has over 70 offices in more than 50 countries and is in every major oil-producing province in the world. Our services, products, expertise, and innovations will continue to be essential as our clients meet the growing demand for energy globally. For more information, visit
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Contracts Administrator
JOB
PURPOSE:
This position will be responsible for reviewing commercial and government
contracts to ensure they meet legal requirements and align with Company goals
and policies. The Contracts Administrator will report to the Contracts
Administration Manager, who has oversight for contract preparation and
negotiations throughout the Company. The Contracts Administrator will
have discretion in dealing with internal employees and the Company's clients
and vendors in the drafting, review, negotiation and administration of
contracts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Other
duties may be assigned:
- Performs
contract review and drafting, creating detailed contracts for various
business needs, subject to final approval by the Contracts Administration
Manager and/or the Assistant General Counsel. - Ensures
contract terms comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company
policies. - Develops
and maintains standard contract templates common to the oil field services
industry to facilitate execution while providing customary legal
protections for the Company. - Communicates
with internal clients and/or contracts administrators at the Company's
clients and vendors to negotiate favorable contract terms. - Addresses
and resolves disputes or disagreements with contract counterparties during
negotiations. - Provides
advice, recommendations and interpretation of contract terms, legal
obligations and risk exposure to business unit
management. - Works
with business unit leaders to develop strategies for minimizing
contractual risk. - Prioritizes
contracts and regularly communicates with the Contracts Administration
Manager regarding status of contracts under review leading to final
execution. - Collects,
catalogues, and manages all contracts between the Company's business units
and their clients. - Maintains
contract management processes and tools to track status of contract review
and allow for efficient retrieval of documents. - Responsible
for other duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or humanities (or related
field) required.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of three years of relevant industry experience required in oil and
gas (preferably the oil field services industry).
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
None required.
KNOWLEDGE:
This position requires experience in the oil and gas industry, as well as an
in-depth understanding of the structure of contracts common to the oil field
services industry, including master work agreements, framework agreements,
commercial tenders, lease agreements, non-disclosure agreements and guaranty
agreements. Must demonstrate the ability
to understand the significance of contract provisions within the context of the
underlying transaction.
SKILLS:
Must have strong interpersonal skills, working closely with the Contracts
Administration Manager as well as internal and external clients in negotiating
and finalizing contract terms.
Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Access,
or comparable database software).
ATTRIBUTES:
Must be able to interact with clients to help reach a consensus on the final
terms that should be approved with the Law Department having ultimate authority
on legal questions.
Must
be highly organized and detail-oriented, managing multiple contract reviews and
workflows and collaborating with subject-matter experts within the G&A
function (e.g., Legal, Tax, Accounting, HSE, Credit, Treasury and Risk).
Must
demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret legal documents, financial reports
and technical documents and possess strong legal writing skills.
A
short essay writing exam will be administered as part of the application
process.