IT Legal Counsel

Patriot Advertising; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced attorney to provide legal counsel on software contract matters across the Energy Transfer partnerships and to support the IT department.

You will review, negotiate, and draft contracts for IT assets and services, ensure compliance with applicable laws and Energy Transfer policies, and maintain accurate contract records in systems of record such as ServiceNow and Agiloft CLM.

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, UDRP, privacy, intellectual property, 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 language proficiency

Technical translation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Licensed in good standing (US)

3+ years as counsel

Experience negotiating software contracts

Tools

ServiceNow

Agiloft CLM

Job description

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:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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