Contracts Specialist III

Duration: 6‑month contract. Location: Houston, TX.

About the role

This opportunity supports the drafting, review and negotiation of energy trading agreements covering physical power and natural gas transactions. The role sits within a fast-paced commercial environment and focuses on balancing contractual risk, regulatory compliance and business objectives. This position will be well suited to professionals with strong EEI, Gas NAESB and NGL NAESB negotiation experience, alongside sound knowledge of energy commodities and derivatives markets.

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Recent hands-on experience negotiating and managing EEI Master Agreements, Gas NAESB Agreements and NGL NAESB Agreements.
• Current or very recent experience within the energy industry, supporting physical power, natural gas, and financially and/or physically settled commodity transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate contractual terms independently while balancing commercial objectives and risk management requirements.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and managing related amendments, assignments, novations and ancillary agreements.
• Experience maintaining agreement databases, tracking workflows and managing contract records.

Skills

• Strong understanding of legal, credit, compliance and operational risks associated with energy trading agreements.
• Ability to analyse legal language, identify contractual risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Knowledge of Dodd-Frank requirements and their impact on energy trading contracts.
• Strong contract drafting, document management and contract control capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.