Staff Counsel - Surface Land

Diamondback Energy, Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Diamondback Energy, Inc. is seeking a Staff Counsel in Midland, TX. This role provides legal support for the Surface Land and Operations team, focusing on surface development for oil and gas operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, state bar admission, and over five years of relevant legal experience, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating agreements and providing legal guidance across various business activities.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Qualifications

• Active admission to a state bar; ability to practice in-house in Texas.
• Five (5+) years of legal experience (law firm, government, or in-house).
• Upstream and/or midstream oil & gas experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the Surface Land and Operations teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate surface-related agreements.
• Advise departments on property-related transactional matters.

Skills

Legal experience

Contracts negotiation

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

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

Job description

## Staff Counsel - Surface LandApplylocations: Midland, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R100705**CURRENT EMPLOYEES - Please apply using "Jobs Hub" in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only.**The Staff Counsel will provide legal support to the Company’s Surface Land and Operations group on matters related to surface issue in connection with mineral development and operations. This role will focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating surface-related agreements, infrastructure development, midstream operations, and asset acquisitions, divestitures and exchanges, while also advising business units on a broad range of property, operational, and commercial matters across the Company. Title and level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.**Job Responsibilities:***Include but are not limited to** Provide legal support to the Surface Land and Operations teams on matters related to surface development for oil and gas operations, joint operations, pipelines, infrastructure, midstream operations, and surface use and other property rights and obligations.* Draft, review, and negotiate surface-related agreements, including: + Surface Use Agreements + Rights-of-Way and Easements (surface and subsurface) + Water purchase, takeaway, and offload agreements + Saltwater disposal agreements* Advise departments and business units on property-related transactional and commercial matters* Deliver timely, practical legal guidance across land, operations, and commercial activities**Required Qualifications:*** Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials* Active admission to a state bar; ability to practice in-house in Texas* Five (5+) years of legal experience (law firm, government, or in-house)* Upstream and/or midstream oil & gas experience, including complex property matters and agreement negotiation* Strong ability to advise on contractual matters related to oil and gas infrastructure, development, and operations* Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively**Preferred Qualifications:*** Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities* Demonstrated ability to draft and review complex legal documents and provide practical business-focused advice in a fast-paced environment**Relocation:** Relocation assistance is available for this position.**Work Authorization:** Diamondback Energy does not currently sponsor employment visas for this positionDiamondback 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. Learn more about E-Verify.