IT Contracts Negotiator

CEU Carbon Engineering ULC; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CEU Carbon Engineering ULC is seeking an experienced IT Contracts Negotiator to support its energy technology initiatives. The successful candidate will handle a range of IT-related agreements, working closely with stakeholders to negotiate terms that protect the company’s interests.

The ideal applicant will have at least eight years of negotiation experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in contract management tools. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with remote options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years’ experience in IT contracts negotiation.
• In-depth knowledge of IT contracting practices and legal frameworks.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Redline and negotiate IT-related agreements for various services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel.
• Identify process improvement opportunities in IT contracting.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, or information technology

Tools

Contract lifecycle management software

Job description

Oxy is seeking a highly experienced IT Contracts Negotiator to join our team working at the forefront of energy technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Redline and negotiate favorable terms and conditions in IT-related agreements for Professional Services, software licenses, SaaS/XaaS, data licensing, hardware, telecom, SOWs, Order Forms, and other related documents with selected contractors and vendors.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders—technical leads, risk management, tax group, and legal teams—as well as outside legal counsel—to ensure contracts are drafted to protect Oxy’s interests and align with project requirements and organizational policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and risk mitigation in IT contracting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business administration, supply chain, or information technology.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience redlining legal terms and negotiating IT-related agreements (Professional Services, Software-as-a-Service, XaaS, Data, Software, Hardware, and Telecommunications).
• In-depth knowledge of IT contracting practices, legal frameworks, and industry standards.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to understand complex technical requirements and translate them into contractual terms.
• Proficiency in using contract lifecycle management software and tools.

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: 9/80 (every other Friday off) or 5/40.
• Remote: Monday & Friday; In‑Office: Tuesday–Thursday.
• Relocation will not be provided.
• Oxy does not offer sponsorship of employment‑based non‑immigrant visa petitions for this role.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.