Sr. Legal Counsel
EXPAND ENERGY
Spring, TX · Posted October 10, 2026
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November 2026
- #3Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Southwest2.1% · of 43
- #3Best cities for AI-skill jobs in the Southwest16% · of 44
- #4Best cities for mid-career professionals in the Southwest59% · of 44
- #5Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Southwest8% · of 39
- #6Cities with the most jobs that need no experience2.1% · of 100
- #16Best cities for energy and utilities jobs65 openings · of 27
Rankings about legal jobs
- Best cities for legal jobs #1 New York (854 openings)
- Best cities for legal pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($238k)
- Most requested AI skills in legal jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (3.9%)
- Employers with the most legal jobs #1 Morgan & Morgan (195 roles)
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About the job
Our core values — Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expand's performance among our E&P competitors. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Job Summary This is a senior level position that provides advice to the company and helps resolve legal matters with limited supervision, in order to minimize risk and ensure company compliance with the law. This position focuses on commercial negotiation, including drafting and reviewing master service agreements, scopes of work, confidentiality agreements, and IT agreements and supporting business units operationally. Job Duties & Responsibilities Partner with business units to understand operational needs and provide practical legal guidance on commercial transactions Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including master service agreements, scopes of work, confidentiality agreements, and IT agreements Advise on compliance matters, including regulatory requirements and company policies Provide legal support to Human Resources on employment-related matters Provide legal support to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory (HSER) teams on related matters Coordinate and oversee outside counsel Mentor less experienced attorneys and provide guidance and supervision to them with regards to cases, procedures, and department practices Job Specific Skills Advanced knowledge of phases within oil and gas exploration and production operations Advanced knowledge of laws, rules and regulations that apply to an assigned subject matter area, as well as industry practices and customs Advanced knowledge of oil and gas contracts and related agreements Advanced knowledge of contractual risk mitigation measures common in oil and gas contracts Ability to analyze and negotiate complex commercial terms and conditions Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, precise contract language Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating master service agreements, scopes of work, confidentiality agreements, and IT agreements Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and address contractual risks Ability to work collaboratively with business stakeholders to understand commercial objectives and translate them into contractual terms Education Minimum: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from accredited university Experience Minimum: 5 years related work experience Expand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.