Weatherford
Description
Legal Counsel – Commercial and Supply Chain
Location:
Houston, Texas Reports to:
Senior Contracts Manager – North America
About the Role Weatherford has an exciting opportunity for a
Legal Counsel
to join our Legal team in Houston, supporting both our North America commercial operations and supply chain.
This role will be responsible for advising business stakeholders on legal risks and strategies across a wide range of commercial and supply chain matters. The Legal Counsel will support the drafting, review and negotiation of contracts, working closely with commercial, supply chain, operations, and functional teams.
Key Responsibilities Commercial & Contractual Support
Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer and supply chain contracts, with a focus on oilfield services
Provide practical and timely advice to business stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters
Support the Legal Contracts Managers in identifying legal risks and recommending mitigation strategies
Assist in the development and maintenance of standard contract templates, playbooks, and legal process improvements
Draft legal risk assessment memos and coordinate internal approval workflows
Advise on real estate transactions and lease agreements in coordination with internal stakeholders
Prepare periodic reports and updates for senior legal and business leadership
Support legal contracts training for internal stakeholders
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (preferably Texas)
3–6 years of relevant experience in commercial law, preferably in the oil and gas or energy services sector
Strong understanding of legal risks in oilfield services operations and contracting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with legal technology tools, such as iManage and Legal Tracker
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Location:
Houston, Texas Reports to:
Senior Contracts Manager – North America
About the Role Weatherford has an exciting opportunity for a
Legal Counsel
to join our Legal team in Houston, supporting both our North America commercial operations and supply chain.
This role will be responsible for advising business stakeholders on legal risks and strategies across a wide range of commercial and supply chain matters. The Legal Counsel will support the drafting, review and negotiation of contracts, working closely with commercial, supply chain, operations, and functional teams.
Key Responsibilities Commercial & Contractual Support
Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer and supply chain contracts, with a focus on oilfield services
Provide practical and timely advice to business stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters
Support the Legal Contracts Managers in identifying legal risks and recommending mitigation strategies
Assist in the development and maintenance of standard contract templates, playbooks, and legal process improvements
Draft legal risk assessment memos and coordinate internal approval workflows
Advise on real estate transactions and lease agreements in coordination with internal stakeholders
Prepare periodic reports and updates for senior legal and business leadership
Support legal contracts training for internal stakeholders
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (preferably Texas)
3–6 years of relevant experience in commercial law, preferably in the oil and gas or energy services sector
Strong understanding of legal risks in oilfield services operations and contracting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with legal technology tools, such as iManage and Legal Tracker
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