Senior Contracts Negotiator

Location: Houston or Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time

Our client is seeking a Senior Contracts Negotiator to support procurement and operational contracting activities across domestic and international projects. This role plays a key part in managing commercial risk, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

The position partners closely with Legal, Supply Chain, Finance, Compliance, and operational teams to support exploration, development, and production initiatives.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts for goods and services, including:

  • Master Service Agreements

  • Consulting Agreements

  • Facilities and operations agreements

  • Work orders, amendments, and service orders

• Assess commercial risk, cost exposure, and value optimization across contractual arrangements

• Support competitive bid processes by developing contract templates and reviewing supplier redlines

• Provide contractual and commercial guidance to internal stakeholders

• Ensure contracts align with company risk tolerance, financial objectives, and regulatory requirements

• Maintain awareness of relevant laws, international regulations, and industry standards

• Support compliance with anti-corruption regulations, including FCPA

• Collaborate with international offices to ensure contracts meet local country requirements and concession laws

• 8–15 years of contracts experience in offshore oil & gas or a closely related industry

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements

• Deep understanding of commercial risk, insurance structures, and indemnity provisions

• Proven ability to manage complex negotiations and resolve contractual disputes

• Experience supporting drilling, development, production, and offshore major capital projects

• Background working in international contracting environments

• Familiarity with global regulatory and political risk considerations

• Strong business judgment and commercial acumen

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information

• Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills

• Hybrid office environment in Houston or Dallas

• Collaborative, cross-functional corporate setting supporting global operations