What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Supply Chain - Contract Mgmt Internship position at Murphy Oil Corporation?
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Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Contract Management Intern to support our Global Contracts Team in streamlining contract processes, enhancing compliance, and leveraging AI and other technology tools for efficiency. Over the course of 12 weeks, you will gain hands-on experience in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), digital repository organization, and process automation, while contributing to strategic initiatives such as contract review playbook development and audit readiness.
The ideal intern will demonstrate strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail, complemented by excellent written and verbal communication abilities. An analytical mindset is essential, enabling the identification of risks and the proposal of effective solutions. While familiarity with contract structures, clauses, and negotiation principles is preferred, it is not required. A genuine interest in legal operations, procurement, or compliance will be highly valued. The candidate should be comfortable with digital tools and display a willingness to learn platforms such as Icertis and Copilot AI. Finally, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment is crucial for success in this role
By the end of the internship, you will gain practical experience in contract lifecycle management and compliance review, develop skills in organizing and digitizing legal documents for efficiency, contribute to the creation of a contract review playbook and audit-ready documentation, learn how AI tools can be applied to streamline legal and procurement workflows, and build a strong foundation for future roles in legal operations, procurement, or corporate compliance.
This internship will be in Murphy Oil Corporation’s corporate offices in Houston, Texas.
Responsibilities
PURPOSE
We believe in providing energy that empowers people.
MISSION
We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.
VISION
We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.
VALUES & BEHAVIORS
Do Right Always
Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.
For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.
Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Contract Management Intern to support our Global Contracts Team in streamlining contract processes, enhancing compliance, and leveraging AI and other technology tools for efficiency. Over the course of 12 weeks, you will gain hands-on experience in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), digital repository organization, and process automation, while contributing to strategic initiatives such as contract review playbook development and audit readiness.
The ideal intern will demonstrate strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail, complemented by excellent written and verbal communication abilities. An analytical mindset is essential, enabling the identification of risks and the proposal of effective solutions. While familiarity with contract structures, clauses, and negotiation principles is preferred, it is not required. A genuine interest in legal operations, procurement, or compliance will be highly valued. The candidate should be comfortable with digital tools and display a willingness to learn platforms such as Icertis and Copilot AI. Finally, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment is crucial for success in this role
By the end of the internship, you will gain practical experience in contract lifecycle management and compliance review, develop skills in organizing and digitizing legal documents for efficiency, contribute to the creation of a contract review playbook and audit-ready documentation, learn how AI tools can be applied to streamline legal and procurement workflows, and build a strong foundation for future roles in legal operations, procurement, or corporate compliance.
This internship will be in Murphy Oil Corporation’s corporate offices in Houston, Texas.
Responsibilities
- Process & Tools Optimization
- Research and report on ways to use Copilot AI tools more efficiently for contract management
- Provide support with Icertis CLM platform
- Document the end-to-end contract process to identify bottlenecks and propose automation opportunities and other technological solutions
- Contract Organization & Repository
- Review and organize legacy contracts, ensuring metadata accuracy and searchability
- Assist in cleaning up folder structures and centralizing templates/files into a digital repository
- Contract Analysis & Compliance
- Review recent contracts and redlines to identify frequently negotiated clauses (e.g., indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance)
- Compare standard clauses across suppliers to identify inconsistencies or risks
- Map out MSAs in a simplified way that explains each article and their interactions
- Playbooks & Guidance
- Build a contract review playbook for the Global Contracts Team, including standard terms, fallback positions, and negotiation guidelines
- Gather team input on handling exceptions and document acceptable positions and alternative language
- Reporting & Visibility
- Create executive summaries of key contracts for leadership visibility
- Must be enrolled in a curriculum leading to a Baccalaureate degree or higher in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Pre-Law, Paralegal Studies, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, MIS, Data Analytics, or Economics and have two (2) years or less from graduation date
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program for the duration of the 2026 internship
- Minimum twelve (12) continuous weeks’ availability for internship
- Candidates for this U.S. position must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee or asylee. Individuals with temporary visas such as A, B, C, D, E, F (F1-Academic Student), G, H (H1-B), I, J, L, M (M1-Vocational Student), NATO, O, P, Q, R or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization in the United States now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
PURPOSE
We believe in providing energy that empowers people.
MISSION
We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.
VISION
We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.
VALUES & BEHAVIORS
Do Right Always
- Respect people, safety, environment and the law
- Follow through on commitments
- Make it better
- Offer solution
- Step up and lead
- Don’t settle for “good enough”
- Embrace new opportunities
- Show resilience
- Lean into challenges
- Support each other
- Consider the implications
Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.
For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.
Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
EEO is the Law Poster
EEO is the Law Supplement