Diamondback Energy Inc

Staff Counsel - Litigation & Contracts

Diamondback Energy Inc$100K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • Active admission to a state bar eligible for in-house practice in Texas
  • 5+ years of law practice in firm, governmental agency, or in-house
  • Ability to understand business operations to assess litigation risk
  • Proven skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents

Responsibilities

  • Support disputes and litigation, including risk analysis and pre-litigation investigation
  • Collaborate with outside counsel on strategy and documentation
  • Evaluate options for dispute resolution
  • Respond to subpoenas and legal requests
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various company agreements, including MSAs
  • Provide legal guidance on transactional and commercial matters
  • Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal services

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance is available
  • Supportive work culture encouraging growth and development
  • Opportunity to work on diverse legal issues across different departments
  • Engage in strategic decision-making influencing company direction
Full Job Description

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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.

About Diamondback Energy Inc

Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, TX. Diamondback’s growth strategy is focused on the acquisition, development, exploration and exploitation of unconventional, long-life, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the major oil producing Permian Basin in West Texas. The Company’s operations are directed primarily at the large acreage areas of the Clearfork, Spraberry, Wolfcamp, Cline, Strawn and Atoka formations, collectively known as the Wolfberry Trend.

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We believe in nurturing our team's potential by offering robust training programs, including leadership and diversity training. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career advancement. At Diamondback Energy Inc, your hard work is recognized and rewarded.

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Learn more about Diamondback Energy Inc
Size
870 employees
Market Cap
$23.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.5 billion
Founded
2007
5 Year Trend
+66.8%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
NASDAQ

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