Counsel - Procurement

The Counsel – Procurement responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements (e.g., master service agreements, supply agreements, construction service agreements, IT/licensing agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements).
• Draft/review contract amendments, assignments and novations, prepare/support letters of termination and other day-to-day legal documentation.
• Support Senior Managing Counsel in high-value and complex procurement negotiations.
• Serve as primary legal contact for routine vendor-related questions and escalations from SRM team and other business stakeholders.
• Assist with development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks, and process improvements.
• Support internal training and awareness initiatives on procurement contract best practices.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on the energy industry, particularly in procurement contracting.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the United States.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across business units and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice that effectively balances legal and business considerations.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Prior experience working at a law firm and/or in-house legal department within the energy industry.
• Familiarity with leveraging technology and legal operations tools to manage and prioritize workload efficiently.
• Knowledge of regulatory considerations applicable to the oil and gas industry.