Sr. Contracts Administrator - (Power/Commodities Trading Contracts & ISDA SME)

Alpha Generation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Generation is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator responsible for negotiating and managing wholesale energy trading contracts in Houston, Texas. This role involves collaboration with Commercial, Legal, Credit, and Risk Management, ensuring compliance with policies and managing comprehensive contract processes.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of contract administration experience, familiarity with energy industry contracts, and strong communication skills. A proactive approach and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. AlphaGen is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in contract administration or negotiation.
• Fundamental understanding of commercial energy and related agreements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Redline and negotiate commodity agreements including ISDA Master Agreements.
• Coordinate with legal counsel to ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage transaction confirmation processes and maintain corporate contract data.

Skills

Contract review

Negotiation

Energy Trading Risk Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to AlphaGen’s General Counsel, the Sr. Contracts Administrator is responsible for leveraging their experience to assist with the review, redlining, and negotiation of legal and financial terms in wholesale energy trading contracts, confirmations, and ancillary agreements. They will maintain responsibility for handling all stages of the contract process from initial drafting to execution, serving as the primary liaison between Commercial, Legal, Credit, and Risk Management, and as the key point of contact with counterparties.

Role and Key Responsibilities

• Redline and negotiate commodity agreements, including but not limited to first lien and traditional 2002 ISDA Master Agreements, EEI Master Power Purchase and Sale Agreements, NAESB Base Contracts, Guarantees, Non‑Disclosure Agreements, Long Form Confirmations, and Broker Agreements. Supports legal, credit, and commercial teams in handling transactional matters including initial contract review and comments, redlining, editing, formatting, and proofreading documents through document execution, filing, and post‑execution administrative obligations.
• Coordinate with in‑house and outside counsel to ensure contract terms comply with Company policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and commercial strategy.
• Ensure data relating to executed agreements are input into ETRM and that executed agreements are scanned and attached accordingly.
• Maintain the corporate library of contract templates and manage updates as needed; maintain contract data in company systems and directories as well as hard copy files per record retention policies.
• Manage transaction confirmation process, including matching broker, counterparty, and exchange confirmations with internal data, creating confirmations, and entering documents in ETRM within policy prescribed timelines.
• Manage internal KYC processes and responses to third‑party requirements.

Professional and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. Minimum 10+ years of experience.
• Experience in contract review to ensure proper interpretation, tracking, and implementation of key terms and conditions of contracts.
• 10 years of contract administration or negotiation demonstrating proficiency in energy (power) industry agreements and contractual legal and credit provisions.
• Experience managing workflow of trading contract negotiations.
• Solid understanding of commercial energy activities and proficiency with Energy Trading Risk Management Systems.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment for a growth company with frequent changes in priorities and tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proactive working style, continually seeking to develop and improve processes with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization in a positive, collaborative manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including familiarity with common legal terminology.

AlphaGen is an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable laws.