Counsel - Contracts

A Houston-area energy company is looking for a Counsel to join its legal team. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong commercial contracts experience. The position will support a broad range of commercial and operational matters across refining, logistics, and related industrial operations, working closely with internal stakeholders and senior leadership.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including procurement, services, EPC, logistics, IT, and confidentiality agreements
• Advise business partners on risk mitigation, contract structure, and commercial considerations
• Support dispute resolution and litigation management in coordination with outside counsel
• Assist with regulatory matters (including pipeline/FERC-related issues) as needed
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and commercial teams

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
• 3–7 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Prior in-house experience preferred; law firm training a plus
• Experience in energy, industrial, manufacturing, or infrastructure environments strongly preferred
• Practical, business-minded approach with strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, in-office setting