Vitol · 1 week ago
Contract Negotiator
Houston, TX
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVitol is the world’s largest independent energy and commodities trading company, committed to facilitating the energy transition through its extensive expertise. The Contract Negotiator will lead the negotiation, drafting, and management of complex commercial contracts within the energy and commodities sector, collaborating with various internal teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
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Responsibilities
Negotiate, draft, and review complex commercial agreements related to energy trading, including ISDA Master Agreements (including Credit Support Annexes) and NAESB Base Contracts
Review and negotiate ancillary trading documentation, including EEI, natural gas storage and transportation agreements, and other industry-standard agreements, as required
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Compliance, Commercial, Credit, Risk, Operations) to ensure contracts meet business and regulatory requirements
Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, proposing practical solutions to protect company interests
Maintain accurate records of all contracts and correspondence in the company’s contract management system
Stay current on legal, regulatory, and market developments impacting energy contracts
Support the development and continuous improvement of contract templates and negotiation playbooks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or a related field; JD or equivalent legal qualification preferred
Minimum 5 years' experience negotiating and managing contracts in the energy, commodities, or related sectors; in-house experience at a trading house or energy company preferred
Deep understanding of derivatives, physical and financial trading, and associated risk management concepts
Strong understanding of contract law, energy markets, and regulatory frameworks
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems
Detail-oriented with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
JD or equivalent legal qualification preferred
In-house experience at a trading house or energy company preferred
Company
Vitol
The Vitol Group is an energy and commodity trading company involved in exploration, production, refining, terminals, trading, marketing.
1001-5000 employees
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