Halliburton

Global oilfield services provider across lifecycle

Legal Engineer

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required; in the US, a Juris Doctor (JD) in law is required.
A minimum of 3 years of combined experience in legal technology, legal operations, process automation, or a related discipline is required.
Experience implementing and configuring legal technology platforms, such as contract lifecycle management, matter management, document automation, eDiscovery, compliance pre-approval and report intake, or AI-enabled legal tools, including designing and deploying workflows in existing tools and frameworks and evaluating and implementing new tools as needs evolve.
Proficiency in prompt engineering and the practical application of generative and agentic AI tools in legal workflows is required.
Proven change management skills and a track record of driving adoption of new tools and processes among legal professionals are required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively and collaboratively across the organization, including with internal clients, lawyers, staff, and other professionals, are required.
A practical, solutions-oriented approach, a high degree of autonomy, and the ability to build structure are required.
Must be licensed to practice.

Responsibilities

Partner with attorneys, legal and compliance professionals, and business stakeholders to understand workflows, identify automation and improvement opportunities, and develop solutions that reduce cycle times, minimize risk, and improve work quality.
Translate legal and business requirements into practical, repeatable technology solutions.
Design, configure, and implement AI-powered and automated solutions across legal and compliance workflows, including AI agents, contract management and review, legal intake and matter management, compliance and regulatory processes, litigation support and eDiscovery, and knowledge management.
Lead programmatic rollout of technology solutions, including stakeholder readiness assessments, phased deployment plans, and post-launch reviews to support consistent adoption across teams and geographies.
Design and deliver training programs, practical guides, and ongoing skill-building initiatives to help legal professionals use legal technology and AI tools effectively and responsibly.
Evaluate and pilot emerging legal technology and AI tools, and recommend continuous improvements.
Contribute to Law Department AI governance, including responsible AI practices, output validation protocols, and compliance with evolving AI-related regulations and company policies.
Establish and track performance metrics for deployed solutions, including process efficiency gains, accuracy improvements, user adoption rates, and cost savings, to demonstrate return on investment and inform future priorities.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with AI governance frameworks, responsible AI principles, or compliance with emerging AI regulations is preferred.
Working knowledge of APIs, MCPs, system integration concepts, or scripting languages such as Python, sufficient to configure workflows, connect platforms, and extend existing AI and automation tools, is preferred.
Project management skills are preferred.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for the right people, people who want to innovate, achieve, grow, and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards, and opportunity of working for one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Halliburton’s Law Department is shaping a modern, AI-enabled legal function that invests in automation to deliver fast, high-quality legal services, decisions, and outcomes at scale. The Legal Engineer sits at the center of that effort, designing and deploying technology solutions that make the department's workflows faster, smarter, and more scalable. This role sits within the Legal Automation, Operations, and Risk Management team and reports to the Sr. Director, Legal Automation, Operations, and Risk Management

RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with attorneys, legal and compliance professionals, and business stakeholders to understand their workflows, identify opportunities for automation and improvement, and develop solutions that reduce cycle times, minimize risk, and improve work quality
Translate legal and business requirements into practical, repeatable technology solutions
Design, configure, and implement AI-powered and automated solutions across the full range of legal and compliance workflows, including building AI agents, and spanning use cases such as contract management and review, legal intake and matter management, compliance and regulatory processes, litigation support and eDiscovery, and knowledge management, among others
Lead programmatic rollout of innovative technology solutions, including stakeholder readiness assessments, phased deployment plans, and post-launch reviews to ensure consistent adoption across teams and geographies
Design and deliver training programs, practical guides, and ongoing skill-building initiatives that equip legal professionals to use legal technology and AI tools effectively and responsibly
Evaluate and pilot emerging legal technology and AI tools. Bring forward recommendations for continuous improvement
Contribute to AI governance for the Law Department, including supporting the development of responsible AI practices, output validation protocols, and compliance with evolving AI-related regulations and Company policies
Establish and track performance metrics for deployed solutions, including process efficiency gains, accuracy improvements, user adoption rates, and cost savings, to demonstrate return on investment and inform future priorities

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree required, while a Masters degree is preferred. In the US, a Juris Doctor (JD) in law is required
Minimum of 3+ years of combined experience in legal technology, legal operations, process automation, or a related discipline
Experience implementing and configuring legal technology platforms (e.g., contract lifecycle management, matter management, document automation, eDiscovery, compliance pre-approval and report intake, or AI-enabled legal tools), with a demonstrated ability to design and deploy workflows within existing tools and frameworks and to evaluate and implement new ones as needs evolve
Proficiency in prompt engineering and the practical application of generative and agentic AI tools in legal workflows
Proven change management skills, with a track record of driving adoption of new tools and processes among legal professionals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively and collaboratively at all levels in the Halliburton organization, including with internal clients, lawyers (in-house and in private practice), staff, and other professionals
Self-starter with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset who is comfortable building structure and operating with a high degree of autonomy
Must be licensed to practice

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with AI governance frameworks, responsible AI principles, or compliance with emerging AI regulations
Working knowledge of APIs/MCPs, system integration concepts, or scripting languages (e.g., Python) sufficient to configure workflows, connect platforms, and extend the capabilities of existing AI and automation tools
Project management skills
Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. The selected employee will have the opportunity to grow within their role over time from an Attorney - Senior Counsel

World Class Benefits
At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here, you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location

3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States

Job Details

Requisition Number: 210368
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Support Services
Product Service Line: Legal
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Additional Locations for this position: Houston Only - Requires Onsite

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

About the Company

Halliburton

Global oilfield services provider across lifecycle

Halliburton provides services and products for the oil and gas industry across the reservoir lifecycle, from discovery to production. It performs locating hydrocarbons, managing geological data, drilling, formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and production optimization, plus consulting and project management. It differentiates itself through its global scale, end-to-end lifecycle capabilities, and a focus on sustainability and innovation, including initiatives like Halliburton Labs. Its goal is to help clients maximize resource value, improve operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact through technology, expertise, and project management.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1919

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