Contracts Administrator

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 located in every major oil-producing province in the world. We are well-positioned to serve the growing needs of the energy transition while continuing to fulfill the demand for reliable and affordable energy sources like crude oil and natural gas. 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 

At Core Lab, our values matter: Safety, Honesty and Integrity, Customer Focus, Building Trust, and Employee Development. We regard our employees as our greatest asset. We believe that identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining talent are significant actions because our people are so important.

The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for reviewing both commercial and government contracts to ensure compliance with legal standards and alignment with the Company's objectives and policies. This role reports directly to the Contracts Administration Manager, who oversees contract preparation and negotiation across the organization.The Contracts Administrator will exercise sound judgment and discretion when working with internal teams, clients, and vendors. Key responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts to support the Company's operational and strategic goals.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or humanities (or related field) required. 
•  Minimum three years of relevant industry experience required in oil and gas (preferably the oil field services industry).
• 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. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to understand the significance of contract provisions within the context of the underlying transaction.  
• Trustworthy interpersonal skills, working closely with the Contracts Administration Manager as well as internal and external clients in negotiating and finalizing contract terms.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Competence 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.  
• 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).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret legal documents, financial reports and technical documents and possess strong legal writing skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Access, or comparable database software).
• A short essay writing exam will be administered as part of the application process.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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