Contracts Negotiator

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

The Contracts Specialist serves as both a business partner and a subject matter expert on contracts-related matters, with responsibility for ensuring timely, accurate and risk-weighted advice and service. A member of a collegial and highly effective Legal Department, the Contracts Specialist works in close collaboration with other Oceaneering employees across business segments and functional departments to enable business and maximize profit in furtherance of the Company's strategic objectives and within its Mission, Vision, and Values and is responsible for taking support and lead roles in drafting, negotiating and concluding negotiations of legal positions in contracts related to Oceaneering's business lines.

LOCATION

* This role provides the opportunity to work in hybrid environment, working both virtually and in a designated office in Houston, Texas.

ESSENTIAL

* Draft, review, negotiate and administer high-value and high-risk contracts for the manufacture and sale of engineered products and/or onshore and offshore services in domestic and international markets, with a focus on drafting and negotiation of the legal terms and conditions. Some drafting of commercial terms may also be required.
* Advise business leaders on potential warranty claims, delivery issues, and other post-award support.
* Interface with regional Legal and Contracts departments to share best practices and ensure consistency throughout the organization.
* Interface with commercial, bids-and-proposals, sales, and operations personnel. Advise on terms and conditions and other contractual issues.
* Liaise with Subject Matter Experts, including the Legal, Tax, Finance, and Insurance Departments, on respective issues to ensure that all contracts comply with Oceaneering's contracting guidelines or other applicable guidelines.
* Maintain contracts files and database with respect to contracts reviewed and executed.
* Support profit center managers and commercial managers in applying contracting principles to understand and address risks associated with various scopes of work.
* Conduct contracts-related training of operations and other personnel.
* Promote an awareness of Legal Department policies and procedures in coordination with Regional Legal Counsel.
* Perform as a team player with a strong work ethic.
* Perform all work in accordance with Oceaneering's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other relevant policies and procedures.
* Other duties as assigned. The list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

REQUIRED

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Minimum 5 years of working experience in commercial contracting in the offshore oil and gas service industry or engineered manufactured products sector, directly supporting sales and operations management's efforts with clients.
* Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, including experience with indemnity structures and limitations of liability is required.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

DESIRED

* Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).
* Contracting experience in one or more of the following industries:
o Offshore energy services, including renewable energy.
o Manufacturing and sale of goods.
o Industrial mobility and autonomous vehicles.
o Digital services and technology, including SaaS, data, and software licensing.
* Spanish language skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

* Skilled to in extracting and presenting information in logical and concise way to audiences of varying backgrounds.
* Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
* Brings a proactive, team-oriented approach.
* Develops and maintains strong professional relationships with Legal colleagues, other Oceaneering employees, and external customers and suppliers.
* Ability to communicate effectively with leaders, colleagues, customers, and others, singly and in groups, orally and in writing, including responding to common matters raised by customers, and making presentations to leaders and colleagues.
* Ability to draft contractual language with minimum supervision.
* Ability to define and solve practical and complex problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors