Diamondback Energy Inc

Staff Counsel - Surface Land

Diamondback Energy Inc$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
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; ability to practice in-house in Texas
  • Five (5+) years of legal experience (law firm, government, or in-house)
  • Upstream and/or midstream oil & gas experience with complex property matters
  • Strong ability to advise on oil and gas contract matters
  • Highly organized with capability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal support to Surface Land and Operations teams on surface development for oil and gas operations
  • Draft, review, and negotiate surface-related agreements including Surface Use Agreements
  • Negotiate Rights-of-Way and Easements (surface and subsurface)
  • Manage water purchase, takeaway, and offload agreements
  • Handle saltwater disposal agreements
  • Advise departments on property-related transactional and commercial matters
  • Deliver practical legal guidance across land, operations, and commercial activities

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance is available for this position
  • Ability to contribute to a dynamic team in a leading energy company.
  • Opportunities for internal career progression and professional growth.
Full Job Description

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The Staff Counsel will provide legal support to the Company’s Surface Land and Operations group on matters related to surface issue in connection with mineral development and operations. This role will focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating surface-related agreements, infrastructure development, midstream operations, and asset acquisitions, divestitures and exchanges, while also advising business units on a broad range of property, operational, and commercial matters across the Company. Title and level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to

  • Provide legal support to the Surface Land and Operations teams on matters related to surface development for oil and gas operations, joint operations, pipelines, infrastructure, midstream operations, and surface use and other property rights and obligations.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate surface-related agreements, including:
    • Surface Use Agreements
    • Rights-of-Way and Easements (surface and subsurface)
    • Water purchase, takeaway, and offload agreements
    • Saltwater disposal agreements
  • Advise departments and business units on property-related transactional and commercial matters
  • Deliver timely, practical legal guidance across land, operations, and commercial activities

Required Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • Active admission to a state bar; ability to practice in-house in Texas
  • Five (5+) years of legal experience (law firm, government, or in-house)
  • Upstream and/or midstream oil & gas experience, including complex property matters and agreement negotiation
  • Strong ability to advise on contractual matters related to oil and gas infrastructure, development, and operations
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to draft and review complex legal documents and provide practical business-focused advice in a fast-paced environment

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Work Authorization:
Diamondback Energy does not currently sponsor 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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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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