Sr Analyst, Contracts

Pilot Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationwide Medical Plan

401(k)

Employee Fuel Discount

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Gym and Cafeteria

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Pilot Company is seeking a Houston-based legal analyst to support multiple departments with contract review, drafting, and negotiation in the energy and fuel sectors.

Responsibilities include redlining, advising on risk, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure compliant, timely contracts. The ideal candidate has a JD or MBA with several years in a corporate legal setting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or JD/MBA or related field preferred.
• Minimum four years’ experience in a legal department preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required.
• Knowledge of general business, corporate, and contract law.
• Understanding of contract terminology, potential contract risk, and energy industry contract administration is required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and review various agreements including energy, procurement, and confidential documents as directed by legal.
• Draft and redline contracts; advise stakeholders in project development and transactions.
• Support fuel and energy business lines with contract reviews and negotiations with customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Lead ad hoc legal projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

MS Office

Contract law

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Juris Doctor (JD) or MBA/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description
Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description
The purpose of this Houston, TX-based position is to address legal matters within specific departments and subject matter areas, including the support of critical strategic and tactical legal functions within Pilot Energy.

• Perform negotiation and review of over the road, supply, transportation, operating agreements, terminal agreements, non-disclosure agreements, government bids, term sheets and various other agreements as directed by legal.
• Conduct initial redlines of documents for strategic transactions and guidance to relevant stakeholders, project development and other fuel and energy solutions transactions as directed by legal.
• Provide legal support to the fuel & alternative fuel business lines, including redlines, review of contracts and drafting and negotiating customer, vendor, supplier, and subcontractor agreements.
• Lead and oversee ad hoc projects assigned by legal.
• Engage internal stakeholders (Business Development, Legal, Communications, Credit, Operations, KYC, Accounting, Insurance, Data Governance, etc.) as needed.
• Research regulatory and legal issues such as 45(Z) tax credits, government bids, or other issues as needed.
• Participate in development of form agreements, contract playbooks and contract lifecycle management program.
• Provide oversight and guidance to other Analysts on the team.
• Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, a Juris Doctor (JD) or Master’s in business administration, finance or related field, preferred.
• Minimum four years’ prior experience in a legal department preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required
• Knowledge of general business, corporate, and contract law
• Understanding of contract terminology, potential contract risk, and energy industry contract administration is required
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft contract language
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Proven ability to prioritize, execute tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and priorities quickly
• Proven track record providing excellent customer service and working as part of a team
• Ability to resolve issues with a high sense of urgency
• This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Additional Information
Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Fuel Discount
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Onsite Gym and Cafeteria
Weekly Pay
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines