Commercial Contract Analyst Sr

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law. Do something that means something at Williams. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours The Commercial Contract Analyst Sr. will be responsible for serving as a consultant within the business on crafting structured commercial agreements. You will also work with our Gulf Coast team on gas processing and gathering, regulated gas pipelines, and other related assets and agreements. The ability to resolve customer issues and mentor other team members are keys to success Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us. Responsibilities/Expectations: + Prepares and coordinates the creation, redlining, and execution of sophisticated agreements with an emphasis on negotiating terms that improve value and mitigate contractual exposure + Leads communication with internal and external partners to collaborate on contract and document draft/redline/execution + Contributes through identifying and leading continuous improvement initiatives, with an eye for tools, ideas, and process improvements to increase efficiencies within the group + Assists the business to find adequate contract solutions for their customers + Crafts new contract templates and updates the existing templates on as as-needed basis; makes recommendations to our policies and guidelines for commercial contracts + Collaborates with various partners with new business development opportunities and/or special projects + Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: + Required: High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in preparing natural gas midstream, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, and joint venture agreements + Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business, energy management, finance, accounting, or paralegal studies Other Requirements: + Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills + Prior experience with contract management systems (e.g. Cobblestone Contract Insight) + Preferred: Strength in communicating with varying audiences + Preferred: Ability to multitask and prioritize work, including coordinating with multiple internal partners About Houston (Williams Tower Location): Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas (https://www.visithoustontexas.com/) to learn more Why Choose Williams? We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire . With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career + Competitive compensation + Annual incentive program + Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles + Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles + 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution + Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits + Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits + A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account + Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Paid time off, including floating and company holidays + Wellness Program with annual rewards + Employee stock purchase plan + Robust employee learning and development + High internal mobility (we promote from within) + Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent) + Fertility coverage and adoption benefits + Domestic partner benefits + Educational reimbursement + Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer + Employee resource groups + Employee assistance programs + Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative + Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen. Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time. For more information, please visit https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/ . Education Requirements: Skill Requirements: Competency Requirements: Why Williams? Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity. We don't offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include: + Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits + Growth and development opportunities + An inclusive culture where you can be yourself + Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live + Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules We're proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen. Apply now Learn About Wiliams (https://www.williams.com/) Don't see your perfect role right now? Click Get Started below to join our talent network and be considered for future openings.