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Job Description
CURRENT EMPLOYEES
- Please apply using "Jobs Hub" in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. The Senior Counsel will provide legal support to the Company's Marketing and Midstream teams. This role will focus on a wide range of commercial agreements, including gas gathering, processing, and purchase agreements, as well as crude oil, condensate, transportation, and related midstream contracts. In addition to day-to-day legal support, this position will advise on broader commercial and transactional matters, including potential midstream joint ventures, royalty payment issues, and oil and gas M&A transactions involving marketing arrangements and midstream assets. Title and level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Job Responsibilities:
Including but not limited to Provide legal support to the Marketing team on marketing and midstream operations Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to the purchase, sale, and exchange of crude oil, natural gas, and condensate Support a wide range of commercial agreements, including: Gas gathering, processing, and purchase agreements Crude oil and condensate purchase agreements Transportation and buy/sell agreements Construction, dedication, and connection agreements Gas lift agreements and spot contracts Advise business units on transactional and commercial matters across marketing, midstream, and operations Provide legal guidance on midstream joint ventures, royalty matters, and oil and gas M&A transactions Deliver timely, practical legal counsel while balancing business objectives and risk
Required Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials Active admission to a state bar, with ability to practice in-house in Texas Seven (7+) years of legal experience; prior in-house experience preferred Strong background in marketing and midstream oil & gas legal work, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements Experience advising on term and spot contracts and providing commercial legal guidance to oil & gas clients Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Strong business acumen and ability to support infrastructure development and operations-related legal matters Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Work Authorization:
Diamondback Energy does not currently sponsor employment visas for this position. Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify. Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas.
Important Notice:
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Job Postings and Official Communications:
All legitimate job postings are listed on the "Careers" page of our website https://diamondbackenergy.com/careers and all communications from our recruitment team will come from an official Diamondback Energy email address, @diamondbackenergy.com.
No Upfront Payments:
We will never ask candidates to pay any money for job applications, interviews, or other related expenses.
Interviews:
All interviews will be conducted through recognized platforms, either via video call or in person. We will not request personal information over the phone or through unofficial channels.
Job Offers:
Official job offers from Diamondback Energy will be made through a formal offer letter via the candidate's personal Workday candidate account and will not require immediate actions, such as payment or sharing sensitive personal information. If you believe you have encountered a scam or suspicious activity related to Diamondback Energy, please report it immediately to our HR department at hr@diamondbackenergy. In addition, you may file a complaint with the appropriate authorities: Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at https://ic3.gov Always verify any information you receive through our official channels.
