Mergers and Acquisitions Legal Counsel – Global Transactions

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

Job summary

Halliburton seeks a highly skilled legal professional to lead and support complex global transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. This role requires expertise in M&A law, strategic negotiation, and cross-border coordination with precision and confidence.

The position focuses on technology acquisitions and joint ventures across energy sectors, including hard tech, software, power and data centers.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice law.
• 3–7 years of progressive legal experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for all aspects of global M&A transactions and joint ventures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transaction-related documents.
• Provide advice on antitrust and competition law matters across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage external counsel for efficient support.
• Monitor legal developments in M&A and antitrust law to advise the business.

Skills

M&A experience

Negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are looking for the right people - people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled legal professional to lead and support complex global transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. This role requires expertise in M&A law, strategic negotiation skills, and the ability to manage cross-border legal matters with precision and confidence.

Transactions focus on technology acquisitions and joint ventures covering various aspects of the energy industry, including hard tech, software, power and data centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for all aspects of global M&A transactions and joint ventures
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transaction-related documents, such as purchase and sale agreements, confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, and other ancillary documents
• Provide advice on antitrust and competition law matters, with a focus on merger control and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and manage external counsel to ensure efficient, high-quality legal support throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Monitor legal developments and emerging risks in M&A and antitrust law to proactively advise the business

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-7 years of progressive legal experience in mergers and acquisitions
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal issues and negotiate high-stakes agreements
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Career Path & Consideration

Candidates who exceed the minimum qualifications may be considered for elevated roles based on their experience, skill set, and business needs. Opportunities may include positions such as Attorney, Counsel, or Senior Counsel.

World Class Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, and the ability to purchase additional days off
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with a matching contribution
• Family Care program includes paid time off to care for sick or injured immediate family members, adoption reimbursement, paternal and maternal leave for baby bonding and more.
• Employee Job Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location

3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas,77032, United States

Job Details

Requisition Number: 203602
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Support Services
Product Service Line: Legal
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.