About the Company
They are a leading global provider of products and services supporting the energy and industrial sectors. With a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence, their company plays a vital role in powering critical operations worldwide.
About the Role
They are seeking a Commercial Transactions Counsel to join their in-house legal team in Houston. This role will provide proactive, business-focused legal support to our oilfield services and industrial/chemical business units, with an emphasis on procurement contracts and customer agreements.
You will work closely with commercial, procurement, and operational teams to structure, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, helping the business move swiftly while protecting its interests. This is a non-litigation, transactional role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate procurement agreements, customer contracts, and other commercial documents.
- Advise business teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk management.
- Support deal structuring for projects in oilfield services and industrial/chemical sectors.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Collaborate with procurement, sales, operations, and finance teams.
- Provide practical legal advice balancing risk and business needs.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Texas license preferred).
- Approximately 5 years of law firm experience focusing on energy regulations and transactional law.
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
- Background in energy, oilfield services, or industrial sectors preferred.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Why Join?
- Work on impactful, global commercial transactions within a dynamic industry.
- Collaborate with experienced legal and business professionals.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Contribute to a forward-thinking company that supports critical energy and industrial operations.
To note:
- Ideal location is Houston but other locations will also be taken into account for the ideal candidate