IT Legal Counsel

Energy Transfer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer in Houston, TX is seeking an IT Legal Counsel to provide legal support on software contracts across our partnerships and IT department.

Responsibilities include reviewing, negotiating, and drafting IT contracts, ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies, and maintaining contract records in ServiceNow and Agiloft CLM. A JD with bar admission and 3+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed in good standing to practice law in a US jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of experience as counsel, preferably in a corporate legal department.
• At least three years of experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating software-related contracts.
• Ability to translate complex technical, licensing, and business concepts into clear contract language.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, GDPR, privacy, and compliance issues a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and draft contracts for IT assets and services.
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, Energy Transfer policies, and departmental procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of contract transactions in systems of record, including ServiceNow and Agiloft CLM.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal counsel

IT contracts

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

ServiceNow

Agiloft CLM

Job description

Job Description - IT Legal Counsel (2610003964)

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits,401(k) match with additional profit sharing,PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

Provides legal counsel on software contract matters across the Energy Transfer family of partnerships and supports the company’s Information Technology (IT) department

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, negotiate, and draft contracts for IT assets and services.
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, Energy Transfer policies, and departmental procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of contract transactions in systems of record, including ServiceNow and Agiloft CLM

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Licensed in good standing to practice law in a US jurisdiction
• 3 or more years of experience as counsel, preferably in a corporate legal department
• At least three years of experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating software-related contracts
• Ability to translate complex technical, licensing, and business concepts into clear contract language
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, GDPR, UDRP, privacy, intellectual property, and compliance issues a plus

Working Conditions:

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

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, including sitting or standing for up to 50% of the time .
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

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Primary Location

United States-TX-HOUSTON

Other Locations

United States-TX-DALLAS

Work Locations

Houston TX 1300 Main (100000189) 1300 Main Street Houston 77002

Job

Legal

Schedule

Regular

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting

Oct 24, 2026, 3:03:52 PM

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Job Description - IT Legal Counsel (2610003964)