Contract Administrator

Excelerate Energy is changing the way the world accesses clean, affordable, and reliable energy. We are focused on providing flexible LNG solutions to emerging markets across the globe and delivering a lesser emitting form of energy to markets that often rely on coal as their primary energy source.

We strive to achieve sustainable results by delivering what we promise and by investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

We believe our human capital is our most valuable asset. We hire exceptional people who thrive in a dynamic work environment.  We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of safety and collaboration. Together, we can create a better future by delivering clean energy to the global communities that need it most.

JOB SUMMARY: The Contract Administrator will provide support to the Legal Department by performing duties to assist legal and compliance operations. Contract Administrator will manage the contracts administration process, coordinate filings and manage governance for various domestic and global subsidiaries, coordinate the process for approving and setting up new entities, and respond to KYC and due diligence inquiries and concerns. This role will assist with other related activities as requested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Using the eContracts system manage the contract review and approval process to ensure internal requirements have been met prior to contract signing.
• Facilitate the execution of approved contracts as per the requirements set forth by counterparties or specific jurisdictions.
• Use the eContracts system to store and maintain a copy of every active contract record.
• Serve as the point of contact with the local corporate secretary for multiple overseas subsidiaries to ensure that all required documentation and corporate actions are completed as per the applicable deadlines.
• Ensure copy of all foreign corporate documents and filings are received and maintained as well as maintain a list of required corporate actions.
• Serve as Process Coordinator for the creation of new entities.
• Prepare various legal documents based on standard templates.
• Work with both internal and external stakeholders to complete KYC and due diligence inquiries. 
• Other tasks as delegated by the General Counsel and Senior Attorney. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sponsorship for this role is not being offered at this time. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Excelerate Energy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Liberal Arts with 3+ years relevant experience, or high school diploma with 5+ years relevant experience in a corporate legal department.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Customer-oriented with both internal and external customers and colleagues.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Superior organization and project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and work independently to meet deadlines, while remaining calm under pressure. 
• Demonstrated self-starter who takes ownership, initiative, is proactive, and enjoys working across departments.