Job Summary
This role functions as a senior-level contract Specialist responsible for managing complex, domestic and international contracts, advising stakeholders on contractual and compliance matters, negotiating business agreements, improving contract administration processes, and serving as a resource for both business partners and cohorts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages and administers complex contracts and legal agreements, including reviewing, interpreting, processing, and maintaining contract documentation while ensuring accuracy.
- Analyzes contract terms and business requirements to identify risks, ensure compliance with company policies and insurance requirements, and provides recommendations to stakeholders.
- Negotiates contract provisions and terms with internal and external parties to support business objectives while protecting company interests.
- Serves as a contract subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to customers, attorneys, suppliers, contractors, and internal personnel regarding contractual rights, obligations, and processes.
- Maintains contract records and systems, ensuring contracts and supporting documentation are accurately stored, tracked, and managed within Continental’s CLM system.
- Drives process improvements and system enhancements by identifying efficiencies, recommending best practices, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supports team development and organizational training by providing guidance on contract management tools, processes, and best practices to the broader Supply Chain Management team.
Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to manage and interpret complex contracts, agreements, and legal documents while identifying contractual risks and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Working knowledge of contract law, legal terminology, insurance requirements, records management practices, and applicable industry regulations necessary to support contract administration activities.
- Ability to analyze contract provisions, research issues, evaluate business impacts, and use data to support recommendations, decisions, and process improvements.
- Experienced in leveraging contract lifecycle management platforms, AI-enabled tools, data analytics, and business applications to automate routine activities, improve contract visibility, enhance data integrity, and deliver actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively negotiate contract terms, explain contractual obligations, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to build effective working relationships, provide guidance to stakeholders, exercise sound judgment, and manage sensitive contractual matters with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.
- An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, supply chain, legal support, or a related field.
- Experience within the oil and gas industry.
- Experience working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems and digital contract technologies.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
