Senior Oil & Gas Contracts Attorney

Expand Energy; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Expand Energy seeks a senior in-house counsel to provide strategic legal advice, focusing on commercial transactions and master service agreements. The role minimizes risk and ensures regulatory compliance across the company’s oil and gas activities.

You will draft and negotiate complex contracts, work with business units, and oversee outside counsel while mentoring junior attorneys. A JD and 5+ years in related work are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from accredited university.
• Minimum: 5 years related work experience in the legal field.
• Experience in oil and gas contracts and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to understand operational needs and provide practical legal guidance on commercial transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including master service agreements, scopes of work, confidentiality agreements, and IT agreements.
• Advise on compliance matters, including regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Provide legal support to Human Resources on employment-related matters.
• Provide legal support to HSER teams on related matters.
• Coordinate and oversee outside counsel.
• Mentor less experienced attorneys and provide guidance and supervision.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Master service agreements

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Legal counsel

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

MS Word

Westlaw

Contract management software

Job description

Expand Energy seeks a senior in-house counsel to provide strategic legal advice, focusing on commercial transactions and master service agreements. The role minimizes risk and ensures regulatory compliance across the company’s oil and gas activities.

You will draft and negotiate complex contracts, work with business units, and oversee outside counsel while mentoring junior attorneys. A JD and 5+ years in related work are required.