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Senior Legal Counsel
1 month ago
Our Client is a leading Upstream Oil and Gas operator based in Houston, Texas that specializes in exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources across the Lower 48.
The Senior Legal Counsel will play a critical role in providing legal support and strategic advice to the company’s upstream operations. This role requires a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), commercial transactions, drafting and negotiating land agreements, and a deep understanding of energy law and state regulations. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, business units, and external stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.
Key Responsibilities:
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Lead legal due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and execution of M&A transactions.
- Advise on deal strategy, risk assessment, and integration planning.
- Draft, review, and negotiate acquisition agreements, joint ventures, and other related documents.
Commercial Transactions
- Provide legal counsel on a variety of commercial matters including supply chain agreements, service contracts, and joint operating agreements.
- Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements to support business objectives.
Land Agreements
- Draft, review, and negotiate land agreements including leases, easements, rights-of-way, and surface use agreements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and manage relationships with landowners and regulatory bodies.
Energy Law
- Provide expert advice on energy regulations, compliance issues, and policy developments.
- Monitor and interpret changes in federal, state, and local laws impacting the upstream oil and gas industry.
Risk Management and Compliance
- Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
- Conduct training for staff on relevant legal issues and compliance matters.
General Legal Support
- Advise senior management on corporate governance and other legal matters.
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel and other advisors.
- Support litigation and dispute resolution as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience in the Upstream Oil and Gas industry.
- Proven experience in M&A, commercial transactions, land agreements, and energy law.
- Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High ethical standards and professional integrity.
- Law Degree.
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