Kpler

US Contract Specialist


PayCompetitive
LocationHouston/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 0f7eebf6-e888-4580-bd49-c3588003d92d
      Employer Industry: Commodities, Energy, and Maritime Sector

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $145,000 a year
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Supportive and collaborative work environment
      - Engage in diverse legal and commercial matters, enhancing your expertise
      - Chance to work with a global team of experts and innovative solutions
      - Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Draft, review, and analyze various contract types for clients and service providers, ensuring legal compliance and protecting the employer’s interests
      - Act as a key point of contact to internal stakeholders while leading and supporting contract negotiations
      - Participate in the sales process of legal tech products, providing legal expertise and support
      - Maintain and optimize contract management processes within the employer’s contract lifecycle management system
      - Conduct research to identify trends, emerging risks, and potential legal issues in contracts and procurement processes

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Education: Master in Law or Bachelor’s Degree with extensive experience in contract negotiations
      - Minimum 5 years of experience as a Contract Specialist or equivalent in a corporate environment
      - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in contract review and risk assessment
      - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with attention to detail
      - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience working in a legal and/or technology-related field (SaaS/DaaS) and/or in US federal procurement law/processes
      - Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese language
      - A passion for helping internal teams deliver outstanding service

      #Commodities #LegalJobs #ContractSpecialist #DiversityAndInclusion #CareerOpportunity

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  • About the company

      Kpler is the leading provider of intelligence solutions for commodity markets. Our data and analytics cover more than 25 commodity markets, accessible through a number of channels (Kpler Terminal, API, SDK, Excel add-in).