Counsel Sr

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem); United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) seeks an experienced Senior Counsel for the Legal Department's Exploration & Production Services group, based in Houston, TX. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating and advising on onshore drilling, services, construction and procurement contracts to support operations in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

Qualified candidates will hold a Juris Doctorate, Texas bar admission and 6+ years of licensed practice, with substantial oil and gas industry

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas (Texas Bar).
• 6+ years as a licensed attorney in relevant field.
• Experience in oil and gas industry and onshore procurement contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, interpret and advise on drilling, oilfield services, construction and procurement agreements for onshore exploration and operations in TX, NM and CO.
• Advise on commercial matters, including contract interpretations and contractor disputes.
• Coordinate with Risk Management, Credit, HSE, Regulatory and Audit to ensure compliance with policies and procedures in procurement contracts.
• Research legal issues affecting contracting strategy for onshore goods and services.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Texas Bar admission

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.