Commercial Contract Analyst

Summary of Position:

WaterBridge is seeking a Commercial Contract Analyst to join our Legal team. This role will support the Legal team and other business functions within the WaterBridge portfolio by maintaining master contract databases and communicating relevant terms to internal stakeholders. This position reports to the VP, Deputy General Counsel.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following represents most of the position's duties but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies.

As a Commercial Contract Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining organized, accurate, and up-to-date commercial, land, supply chain, and other legal records and documentation, ensuring compliance with legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining contract summaries and serving as the primary resource for day-to-day contract questions from other business functions.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including business development, operations, finance, accounting, supply chain, and land, to ensure contract terms and objectives alignment.
• Monitoring contract performance and compliance as well as identifying and addressing any issues or discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Preparing and managing contract amendments, renewals, rate adjustments, and other correspondence as necessary.
• Reviewing and summarizing contracts for mergers and acquisitions and financing efforts.
• Assisting in resolving contract disputes and claims, working closely with legal counsel and other relevant parties.
• Assisting in reviewing and negotiating Master Services Agreements and Terms & Conditions, working closely with legal counsel and other relevant parties.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in business development, contract management, legal research, landowner relations, or equivalent functions. Oil and gas/energy industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and highly detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently or collaborate effectively within a team and cross-functionally.
• Able to interact effectively with all departments and levels of the organization, including senior management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in project management, analytics, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro (editing, redacting, preparing, and creating documents).

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment.

Position Type:

• This is a full-time position.
• Monday – Friday is the standard workweek; optional work from home is on Friday.

Position Location:

• Houston, TX

Benefits:

At WaterBridge, our employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• And many other benefits not listed here

About Us

The WaterBridge group of companies is a fast-paced and growing organization. Our business lines include produced water handling and recycling, land management and environmental solutions. Our employees provide essential services to unlock sustainable American energy production every day, and we are continually seeking dedicated individuals who thrive on both creativity and challenge to be a part of our team. We pride ourselves for our strong commitment to our employees and for creating a workplace where employees feel genuinely valued and connected. Join our entrepreneurial and innovative team today!

WHO WE ARE

At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies.

Our Mission:

To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry.

Core Values:

SAFETY

• Safety is important. We demand a personal commitment at all levels within the organization. Everyone has the right and responsibility to speak up and stop any unsafe work being performed.

TEAMWORK + COLLABORATION

• We work with humility and courage to be a team player. We define success by contribution and not competition. We consider the impact we have on others before we act.

INTEGRITY + TRUST

• We honor our commitments. We demonstrate a propensity to trust and act in the very best interest of all. We do not tolerate dishonesty or intimidation.

AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION

• We are honest and respectful. We genuinely listen to each other and encourage healthy debate. We do not spin the truth, have hidden agendas, or hide information.

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS

• We hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for results, regardless of outcome. We learn from our mistakes, encourage feedback, and increase our capabilities. We do not overpromise or underdeliver.

ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION

• Everyone is a leader: we “think big” in everything we do and encourage new ideas. We strive for continuous improvement and encourage responsible risk taking. We do not play it safe due to complacency.

WaterBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.