Mgr Commercial Contracts

Williams•Tulsa, OK

44d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Manager of Commercial Contracts, you will lead a centralized team managing the full lifecycle of commercial, operational, and service agreements across Gathering & Processing, NGL Services, and Commodity Marketing. Acting as a strategic link between commercial and legal teams, you ensure contracts are accurately executed, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. Responsibilities include contract term development, redlining, obligation management, transaction confirmations, and stakeholder communications. This role also oversees team development and requires strong collaboration, relationship-building, and strategic thinking. Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Legal related and minimum five (5) years’ experience
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Conduct meetings with SOX audit, E&Y auditors and Internal Audit
Excellent written communication for drafting custom contract provisions
Possesses strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring a team

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Legal related and minimum three (3) years’ experience

Responsibilities

Leads and develops contract analyst team in drafting, negotiating, and executing complex Gathering & Processing, NGL Services, and Marketing agreements
Manages performance and workforce planning including professional development and assignment of resources for contract management and special projects
Drives contract operations strategy implementing systems, process improvements, and maintaining lifecycle management standards to enhance efficiency and reduce risk
Oversees drafting and execution of commercial agreements ensuring compliance with policies and coordinating briefs, risk assessments, and executive summaries
Serves as primary liaison with Commercial and Legal teams resolving business and legal issues and supporting new business development and special projects
Optimizes Contract Lifecycle Management and business systems ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and leading IT, Audit, and Compliance initiatives
Promotes continuous improvement across stakeholder teams to deliver accurate, efficient execution of agreements that maximize value and mitigate risk
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Wellness Program with annual rewards
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes