Core Laboratories

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 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 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 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: 

Three + years of relevant industry experience in oil and gas required (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. 

SKILLS: 

Strong MS Office Skills 

ATTRIBUTES: 

Must demonstrate the ability to understand the significance of contract provisions within the context of the underlying transaction. 

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.