Senior Counsel, Onshore Oil & Gas Contracts

Pye Legal Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Pye Legal Group is seeking a Senior Counsel to shape contracts and commercial strategies for onshore exploration and production across Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. You will partner with business teams, providing practical, commercial guidance on drilling, oilfield services, construction, and procurement agreements.

You will advise internal clients on contract interpretation and disputes, support procurement policy compliance, and influence contracting strategy through research of legal

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas or another US state.
• Six+ years as a licensed attorney.
• Four+ years in oil and gas industry.
• Experience handling onshore procurement agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, interpret, and advise on drilling, oilfield services, construction, and procurement agreements.
• Support onshore exploration, production, and operations in TX, NM, CO.
• Advise internal clients on commercial matters, including contract interpretations and disputes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholder groups to ensure procurement contract compliance.
• Research legal issues related to operations and advise on contracting strategy.
• Provide proactive, commercial guidance to various business units.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Legal analysis

Client advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Licensed to practice law in TX or another US state

Job description

Pye Legal Group is seeking a Senior Counsel to shape contracts and commercial strategies for onshore exploration and production across Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. You will partner with business teams, providing practical, commercial guidance on drilling, oilfield services, construction, and procurement agreements.

You will advise internal clients on contract interpretation and disputes, support procurement policy compliance, and influence contracting strategy through research of legal