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Murphy Oil Corporation · 1 month ago

2026 Summer Supply Chain - Contract Mgmt Internship

Houston, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Murphy Oil Corporation is seeking a motivated Contract Management Intern to support their Global Contracts Team in streamlining contract processes and enhancing compliance. The intern will gain hands-on experience in Contract Lifecycle Management and contribute to strategic initiatives while developing skills in organizing and digitizing legal documents for efficiency.

Enterprise SoftwareOil and Gas

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Research and report on ways to use Copilot AI tools more efficiently for contract management

Provide support with Icertis CLM platform

Document the end-to-end contract process to identify bottlenecks and propose automation opportunities and other technological solutions

Review and organize legacy contracts, ensuring metadata accuracy and searchability

Assist in cleaning up folder structures and centralizing templates/files into a digital repository

Review recent contracts and redlines to identify frequently negotiated clauses (e.g., indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance)

Compare standard clauses across suppliers to identify inconsistencies or risks

Map out MSAs in a simplified way that explains each article and their interactions

Build a contract review playbook for the Global Contracts Team, including standard terms, fallback positions, and negotiation guidelines

Gather team input on handling exceptions and document acceptable positions and alternative language

Create executive summaries of key contracts for leadership visibility

Qualification

Contract Lifecycle ManagementIcertis CLM platformProcess automationMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical mindsetDigital tools proficiencyOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationAttention to detail

Required

Must be enrolled in a curriculum leading to a Baccalaureate degree or higher in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Pre-Law, Paralegal Studies, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, MIS, Data Analytics, or Economics and have two (2) years or less from graduation date

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program for the duration of the 2026 internship

Minimum twelve (12) continuous weeks' availability for internship

Candidates for this U.S. position must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee or asylee. Individuals with temporary visas such as A, B, C, D, E, F (F1-Academic Student), G, H (H1-B), I, J, L, M (M1-Vocational Student), NATO, O, P, Q, R or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization in the United States now or in the future, are not eligible for hire

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)