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Staff Counsel - Litigation & Contracts

Diamondback Energy
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Midland, TX 79711, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Staff Counsel position at Diamondback Energy involves providing legal services and strategic advice to various departments within the company.
  • Candidates must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and at least five years of legal practice experience, with eligibility to practice in-house in Texas.
  • Responsibilities include managing litigation matters, drafting and negotiating contracts, and offering legal guidance on commercial transactions.
  • The role requires strong skills in risk analysis, dispute resolution, and effective communication with outside counsel.
  • Salary and title will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, with relocation assistance available.

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The Staff Counsel will provide a broad range of legal services and strategic advice to departments and business units across the Company. This role will support the management of litigation matters while also handling general legal activities, including the evaluation, drafting, and negotiation of contracts, particularly Master Service Agreements. Title and level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.


 

Job Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to

  • Support disputes and litigation matters, including pre-litigation investigation and risk analysis
  • Partner with outside counsel; coordinate strategy, gather documentation, and assist with discovery and deposition preparation
  • Evaluate and recommend options for dispute resolution
  • Respond to subpoenas and related legal requests
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of company agreements, including:
  • Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
  • Information Technology agreements
  • Accounting agreements
  • Equipment leases and other commercial contracts
  • Provide Legal guidance to departments on transactional and commercial matters
  • Assist in managing outside counsel relationships and legal services
  • Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • Active admission to a state bar with eligibility to practice in-house in the State of Texas
  • Five (5+) years law practice in a firm, governmental agency, or in-house
  • Ability to learn and understand the business and operational functions of the Company in order to analyze and advise on litigation risk and assist in the management of litigation
  • Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate legal documents effectively

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Work Authorization:

        Diamondback Energy is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify.



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