Contracts Counsel - Commercial & Oilfield Services

Weatherford; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Weatherford in Houston is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team, supporting North America commercial operations and the supply chain. You will advise on legal risks, draft, review and negotiate contracts, working closely with commercial, supply chain, operations and functional teams. Located in Houston, TX, this role reports to the Senior Contracts Manager – North America.

Required JD from a U.S. law school, bar admission, and 3–6 years of relevant experience in commercial law,

Qualifikationen

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Texas preferred).
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in commercial law, preferably in the oilfield services sector.
• Strong understanding of legal risks in oilfield services operations and contracting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with legal technology tools such as iManage and Legal Tracker.

Aufgaben

• Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer and supply chain contracts, with a focus on oilfield services.
• Provide practical and timely advice to business stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters.
• Support the Legal Contracts Managers in identifying legal risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of standard contract templates, playbooks, and legal process improvements.
• Draft legal risk assessment memos and coordinate internal approval workflows.
• Advise on real estate transactions and lease agreements in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare periodic reports and updates for senior legal and business leadership.
• Support legal contracts training for internal stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Contract negotiation

Commercial law

Oil & gas

Legal risk assessment

Contract drafting

Communication skills

iManage

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar license (US)

Texas bar preferred

Tools

iManage

Legal Tracker

Jobbeschreibung

Weatherford in Houston is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team, supporting North America commercial operations and the supply chain. You will advise on legal risks, draft, review and negotiate contracts, working closely with commercial, supply chain, operations and functional teams. Located in Houston, TX, this role reports to the Senior Contracts Manager – North America.

Required JD from a U.S. law school, bar admission, and 3–6 years of relevant experience in commercial law,