Senior Contracts Manager - Latin America

Description

Position Summary:

Oversees drafting of contracts and Nabors responses to customer contract forms in accordance with Nabors Contract Policies, Procedures, Work Instructions and legal requirements. Lead role in assisting lower-level Contract Managers and Administrators, including balancing the allocation of drafting and review tasks. Leads negotiations and drafts complex contracts, including master drilling contracts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Reviews and oversees responses to: (1) customer proposed contracts and amendments; and (2) contracts and amendments drafted by department team members to verify accuracy and compliance with Company Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions.

• Leads contract negotiations and discussions with customers on complex contracts, including master contracts, and contracts with nationally-owned companies.
• Participates in gate reviews to inform and brief Senior Leadership on contracts with terms or financial commitments deviating from Company Procedures by highlighting risk exposures and recommends potential contractual solutions.
• Drafts and reviews customer proposed contracts and amendments against Company Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Drafts and reviews Nabors proposed contracts and amendments against Company Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Reviews responses from customers with the objective of negotiating an acceptable agreement that is in compliance with Company Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Responds to internal and external customer inquiries related to contractual issues, such as payment obligations, tax considerations, and operational responsibilities.
• Advises on tactical contractual approaches for settlement of claims with customers.
• Completes commercial and legal summary descriptions to reflect the deal structures to coordinate automated approvals by Senior Management.
• Cultivates and builds relationships with both internal stakeholders and customers to assist reaching agreement on contractual issues and disputes.
• Works closely with Sales, Operations, and across the support functions to provide coordinated contracts support for all transactions across the Latin American region

Qualifications

Experience:

• Five years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis
• Three or more years' experience in contracts administration for a major drilling company
• Knowledge of drilling contract language (IADC and Major Operator)
• Knowledge of operator's tendering and contracting procedures and contract provisions
• Background with oilfield equipment and downhole tools
• Understanding of contract management and invoicing per contract requirements

Education and Training:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Law
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Project
• Strong knowledge of Oracle

Personal Attributes:

• Capable of working with multi-disciplined departments in preparation of tender proposals
• Willing to travel internationally
• Superior financial skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Commercial and analytical skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Able to work well under pressure with incomplete information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Law degree from accredited law school
• Licensed attorney preferred

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Self-starter, leader, and demonstrated team player with the ability to gain the cooperation of a wide variety of functions and personality types. Highly developed persuasive skills.
• Appreciation and ability to adhere and hold others accountable for adherence to policies, processes, and procedures.

Technical Competencies:

• Contracts law

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Office setting

Some travel may be required (<5%)