Commercial Contract Analyst II/III/Sr

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Wellness support

Job summary

Williams Companies seeks a Commercial Contract Analyst to draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, aligning with business objectives and minimizing risk. The role partners with internal and external teams to ensure timely execution and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have experience in energy contracts, strong communication, and the ability to mentor colleagues, with a pathway to senior levels within a Fortune 500 environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with at least 1 year of contract experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, energy management, finance, accounting, or paralegal studies preferred.
• Experience in energy sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, redlines, and executes sophisticated agreements to improve value and reduce exposure.
• Leads internal/external communications for contract drafting and execution.
• Identifies and leads process improvements to increase efficiency in contracts group.
• Assists business in finding contract solutions for customers.
• Creates and updates contract templates; recommends policy/guideline changes.

Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED with 1 year contract experience

Bachelor's degree in business/energy/finance/paralegal studies (preferred)

Tools

Cobblestone Contract Insight

Job description

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

The Commercial Contract Analyst will be responsible for serving as a consultant within the business on crafting structured commercial agreements. The ability to resolve customer issues and mentor other team members are keys to success!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Prepares and coordinates the creation, redlining, and execution of sophisticated agreements with an emphasis on negotiating terms that improve value and mitigate contractual exposure
• Leads communication with internal and external partners to collaborate on contract and document draft/redline/execution
• Contributes through identifying and leading continuous improvement initiatives, with an eye for tools, ideas, and process improvements to increase efficiencies within the group
• Assists the business to find adequate contract solutions for their customers
• Crafts new contract templates and updates the existing templates on as as-needed basis; makes recommendations to our policies and guidelines for commercial contracts
• Collaborates with various partners with new business development opportunities and/or special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Commercial Contract Analyst II:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of one (1) year experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business, energy management, finance, accounting, or paralegal studies and three (3) years' experience in energy

Commercial Contract Analyst III:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in preparing natural gas midstream and marketing agreements
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business, energy management, finance, accounting, or paralegal studies

Commercial Contract Analyst Sr:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in preparing natural gas midstream, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, and joint venture agreements
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business, energy management, finance, accounting, or paralegal studies

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Prior experience with contract management systems (e.g. Cobblestone Contract Insight)
• Preferred: Strength in communicating with varying audiences
• Preferred: Ability to multitask and prioritize work, including coordinating with multiple internal partners

Why Houston?

Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more.

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.