Counsel

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Job Overview: Counsel at Chord Energy

**Company**: Chord Energy
**Location**: Houston, TX - Corporate
**Time Type**: Full Time
**Posted On**: Posted 2 Days Ago
**Job Requisition ID**: R0001795

Chord Energy is currently looking for a Counsel to join our Houston, TX office. This role will be responsible for providing guidance and advice related to a broad range of legal matters, with a focus on the marketing business. Salary and level commensurate with experience.

## Essential Job Functions

- Provide primary legal support for the company’s marketing team, which includes drafting, negotiating and advising on agreements related to oil and gas gathering, compression, processing, transportation, storage, sales and NAESBs.
- Provide legal support for the company’s other upstream activities, which includes drafting, negotiating and advising on agreements related to the purchase and sale of oil and gas assets, joint operations, leases and assignments, as well as advising on due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions and divestitures.
- As needed, provide legal support to a variety of other functions within the company, including Supply Chain, Accounting, Land and Operations.
- Understand and advise on any risks created among the marketing and other functional groups at the company, and work collaboratively to provide recommendations and guidance.
- Advise regarding appropriate legal action to be taken, and provide advice and counsel support in connection with risk management, dispute resolution, and contract management issues.
- Generally provide legal assistance and advice to management.
- Remain current on constant changes within legal and regulatory environment and communicate regarding potential corporate impact.

## Minimum Qualifications

- An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university together with a law degree from an ABA accredited school of law
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in structuring, negotiating and drafting agreements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability both to interact effectively and to command the respect of Company management, outside counsel and industry peers
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound legal and business judgment without producing a chilling effect on creativity or discouraging legitimate risk-taking

## About Chord Energy

Chord Energy is a leading oil and gas company based in Houston, TX. We specialize in gathering, compression, processing, transportation, storage, sales, and NAESBs. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who are passionate about providing our customers with the best energy solutions.

## Benefits of Joining Chord Energy

At Chord Energy, we strive to provide our team members with a comprehensive benefits package. This includes:

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health care coverage
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Generous vacation and holiday time
- Professional development opportunities
- And much more!

## EEO Statement

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

## Join Our Team

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to work with an established oil and gas company, then Chord Energy may be the perfect fit for you. We’re looking for a Counsel to join our Houston, TX office. If you’re interested in this role, please apply today!

Structuring, negotiating and drafting agreements, strong written and verbal communication skills

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university together with a law degree from an ABA accredited school of law

Qualification and Experience An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university together with a law degree from an ABA accredited school of law, a minimum of five (5) years of experience in structuring, negotiating and drafting agreements

Legal