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Job Summary:

Weatherford has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join its legal team in Houston and develop their career in a dynamic environment.

This role will be responsible for advising business stakeholders on legal risks and strategies across a wide range of commercial and supply chain matters. The Legal Counsel will support the drafting, review and negotiation of contracts, working closely with commercial, supply chain, operations, and functional teams.

Location: Houston, Texas Reports to: Senior Contracts Manager – North America

Responsibilities

Commercial & Contractual Support

Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer and supply chain contracts, with a focus on oilfield services

Provide practical and timely advice to business stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters

Support the Legal Contracts Managers in identifying legal risks and recommending mitigation strategies

Assist in the development and maintenance of standard contract templates, playbooks, and legal process improvements

Draft legal risk assessment memos and coordinate internal approval workflows

Advise on real estate transactions and lease agreements in coordination with internal stakeholders

Prepare periodic reports and updates for senior legal and business leadership

Support legal contracts training for internal stakeholders

Skills/Education Required:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (preferably Texas)

2-4 years of relevant experience in commercial law, preferably oil & gas or energy sector

Strong understanding of legal risks in oilfield services operations and contracting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with legal technology tools, such as iManage and Legal Tracker

About Us: Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford. Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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