Staff Counsel - Litigation & Contracts

Diamondback E&P LLC; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Diamondback E&P LLC is seeking a Staff Counsel to provide a range of legal services and strategic advice. In this role, you will support litigation management and oversee the evaluation, drafting, and negotiation of various contracts, including Master Service Agreements.

Successful candidates will possess a Juris Doctor and at least five years of applicable legal practice. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Active admission to a state bar eligible for in-house practice in Texas.
• Five years of law practice in a firm, government, or in-house role.
• Ability to analyze and advise on litigation risk effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support disputes and litigation matters, including pre-litigation investigation.
• Evaluate and recommend options for dispute resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate Master Service Agreements and other contracts.

Skills

Drafting legal documents

Litigation management

Negotiation

Risk analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

The Staff Counsel will provide a broad range of legal services and strategic advice to departments and business units across the Company. This role will support the management of litigation matters while also handling general legal activities, including the evaluation, drafting, and negotiation of contracts, particularly Master Service Agreements. Title and level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Support disputes and litigation matters, including pre-litigation investigation and risk analysis
• Partner with outside counsel; coordinate strategy, gather documentation, and assist with discovery and deposition preparation
• Evaluate and recommend options for dispute resolution
• Respond to subpoenas and related legal requests
• Draft, review, and negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Draft, review, and negotiate Information Technology agreements
• Draft, review, and negotiate Accounting agreements
• Draft, review, and negotiate Equipment leases and other commercial contracts
• Provide legal guidance to departments on transactional and commercial matters
• Assist in managing outside counsel relationships and legal services
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Active admission to a state bar with eligibility to practice in-house in the State of Texas
• Five (5+) years law practice in a firm, governmental agency, or in-house
• Ability to learn and understand the business and operational functions of the Company in order to analyze and advise on litigation risk and assist in the management of litigation
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate legal documents effectively

Relocation

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Work Authorization

Diamondback Energy is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Diamondback Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify.