What’s the role 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a genuine interest in energy, technology, and a passion to deliver products for a growing company. The Senior Contract Advisor you will help build and execute our entire process surrounding the drafting, negotiation and management of third-party contracts as well as commercial contracts with our customers. This includes playing a key role with respect to designing a contract lifecycle management system that will enable Shell Energy to scale with increasing business demands.  

You will also provide comprehensive contractual support to a growing business with respect to a wide category of third-party contracts. You will be the “go-to” in a fast-paced environment for all questions related to contracting that supports our commercial teams.  

Reporting into the Contracts Team Lead Energy Houston, the role requires self-motivated, dedicated and responsible individual with the ability to perform well under pressure. 

Accountabilities: 

• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of Shell Energy’s contracts to support commercial operations and certain customer facing documents 

• Oversee and ensure compliance with contract approval and review workflow via our MOA  

• Draft and review third party agreements such as third-party broker agreements, REC agreements with counterparties and customers, NDAs, and other agreements as needed 

• Generate tailored agreements based on templates, such as, amendments, terminations and NDAs  

• Assist in compliance and due diligence efforts including, responses, and document production  

• Track expiration dates associated with contracts and administer termination and renewal processes 

• Manage updates to third party template agreements  

• Maintain REC database and negotiate master REC agreements with third parties and customers  

• Maintain an accurate audit file for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondences, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, etc 

• Support maintenance and retrieval of contract documents/files and validated data, preparation of reports and participation in status reviews  

• Assist in RFP responses to commercial sales organization and necessary documentation  

• Assist in audit processes of our business from third parties   

• Assist with documentation support for regulatory filings as may be required  

• Provide support for corporate records   

• Exercises discretion and judgment, and priorities requests from multiple departments. Regularly adapts to new procedures, processes, and techniques. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments  

• Contacts are both internal and external, may be required to represent management and coordinate complex activities/projects 

• Regularly works with sensitive and confidential information  

• May provide skills training to others  

• Other duties as assigned  

What you bring  

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer 

• College degree required  

• 15+ years’ experience in contracts and retail energy related agreements  

• 10+ year’s retail electricity/power markets experience   

• Good communication skills, written and oral, for example ensuring sales agents are kept informed of any delays in turning around pricing requests, or outlining the rationale behind a decision not to approve credit for a customer 

• Analytical mindset, demonstrate ability to problem solve and create practical solutions to overcome problems and mitigate risks 

• Comfortable working in a target-driven and fast-changing environment, and able to respond to changing business needs  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; must be able to provide timely and accurate data analysis 

• Strong business writing skills and experience developing communication in various formats 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Learner mindset and eye for continuous improvement needs.  

• Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to maintain a strict level of attention to detail 

• Ability to work well within a team environment and demonstrate a vested interest in team goals and objectives 

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships 

• Self-motivated with the desire to consistently improve performance and gain further knowledge 

• Ability to meet deadlines, learn quickly, and demonstrate effective problem-solving and follow-up skills 

• Comply with company policies and procedures 

What we offer 

The base salary range for this position is $124,000 - $186,000 per year.  Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity. 

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents. 

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives.  For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays.  Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html. 

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself. 

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together 

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead 

• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices 

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise 

• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself 

• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working 

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world. 

• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents 

• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply 

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams 

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs 

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.  

Shell in The United States 

Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products.  Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.   

We operate in all 50 states, from our Deepwater platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.