Counsel Sr

Oxy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxy is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel for the Legal Department's Exploration & Production Services group, based in Houston, TX. You will draft, negotiate and advise on onshore drilling and procurement contracts to support operations in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate, Texas bar admission and at least six years as a licensed attorney, with four+ years in oil and gas.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Six or more years as a licensed attorney.
• Four or more years in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience handling onshore procurement agreements (drilling, master service, construction).
• Proactive, commercial-minded advisor to multiple business units.
• Strong ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, interpret and advise on drilling, oilfield services, construction and procurement agreements.
• Advise on contract interpretations and contractor disputes.
• Interface with Risk Management, Credit, HSE, Regulatory and Audit for compliance.
• Research legal issues affecting procurement strategies for onshore operations.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Contract interpretation

Stakeholder collaboration

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited law school)

Job description

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Counsel within our Legal Department's Exploration & Production Services group, based in Houston, TX.

Accountabilities

• Draft, negotiate, interpret and advise clients on a variety of drilling, oilfield services, construction and procurement agreements in support of onshore exploration, production and operations activities in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.
• Advise clients on other commercial matters, including contract interpretations and contractor disputes.
• Interfacing with various internal stakeholder groups such as Risk Management, Credit, HSE, Regulatory and Audit to ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures in the relevant procurement contracts.
• Researching various legal issues related to company’s operations and the impact of such issues on the company’s contracting strategy for onshore goods and services.

Required Qualifications (listed in order of priority):

• Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
• Six or more years as a licensed attorney
• Four or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• Extensive experience handling a wide variety of onshore procurement agreements, including drilling, master service and construction contracts
• Proactive approach to providing commercial-minded advice and guidance to a variety of business units
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and collaborative work style

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.