Contract Analyst III

Bachelor’s Degree in related field is highly preferred. Paralegal education/certification and/or substantial directly related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
3 – 5 years related work experience job related experience with degree or 6+ years contract administration experience in lieu of degree preferred
Related experience may include knowledge of and experience with contracts pertaining to the midstream energy industry, including in areas of midstream commercial functions, real estate, information technology, operations and construction, and/or other analogous matters
Experience working in and about the midstream energy industry
Experience in use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including computers, land records database and imaging systems, and spreadsheet and word processing software
Experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions and documents, contracts, leases, division orders, industry and governmental regulations, forms, manuals, publications, and correspondence
Experience conducting internal and/or external research and preparing contracts, releases, records, payments, legal descriptions, land/property records, reports, and correspondence
Experience interacting, advising, negotiating, and communicating effectively

Analyze, prepare, review, maintain, and/or process complex legal documents as applicable to the position.
Review legal documents to ensure adherence to contract terms, company standards, policies, and procedures, as well as government regulations.
Review and process obligations as applicable to the position.
Negotiate contract terms and provisions as required with external stakeholders.
Update, maintain, and leverage applicable data management systems.
Compile and prepare ad hoc reports to management, attorneys, and other company personnel as requested.
Provide information and assistance to both internal and external stakeholders. Maintain a working knowledge of assigned business segments. Act as a liaison by maintaining communication with various internal departments and internal clients, concerning contract information, bids, and/or other legal issues.
Assist in executing opportunities to achieve efficiencies in the contracting process as directed by senior-level analysts or leadership. Assist in implementing innovative and continuous process improvements, including non-system and system processes, to achieve excellent customer service with internal business units and external customers.
Participate in and support internal audits as they relate to contractual compliance.
Receive training and guidance in matters of contract standards, policies, procedures, and data management systems.

Knowledge of: recording requirements of legal documents
Knowledge of: the midstream energy industry, including, but not limited to: Company business segments and assets, leases, commercial contracts, construction and operations contracts, right-of-way and other real property contracts, and other types of contracts used in the industry
Knowledge of: real estate and contract law business communications
Knowledge of: applicable FERC and state regulations applicable to gas and/or liquid transportation agreements and capacity release agreements as applicable to the position records maintenance
Ability to: apply basic math and algebraic formulas used in calculations pertaining to land records and interest ownership and various spreadsheet applications
Ability to: conduct internal and/or external research and to prepare contracts, releases, records, legal descriptions, land/property records, reports, and correspondence
Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information or instructions effectively