Parker Wellbore helps energy companies accomplish their drilling and production goals efficiently, reliably, and safely. Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and offshore drilling services, premium rental tools and well services, and advanced operations and management support. Founded in 1934, Parker Wellbore helps customers manage their costs and mitigate their risks, to achieve their operational goals in a safe and efficient manner. With experience in both harsh-environment regions and complex drilling situations, you can trust Parker Wellbore to get the job done.

In a highly collegial and collaborative Legal Department, Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to the Company’s business units and shared services, including Quality, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Information Technology, Information & Records Management, and Asset Management, among others.

Essential Functions:

• Review and participate in negotiations of various contracts, to include, but not limited to, Master Service Agreements, Master Purchase Agreements, Purchase Orders, Licensing Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Real Estate Leases, etc.     
• Maintain Contract Management processes, supporting internal clients in their adherence to policies governing the Company’s contractual relationships, and including the periodic review of Company policies, processes and practices with respect to Contract Management to identify and implement improvements.     
• Provide legal advice and counsel to internal clients in response to issues arising in the course of ordinary business.     
• Continuously maintain knowledge with developments in legislation that relate to Parker Wellbore’s operations and provide client updates and training and proposing policy changes as required.
• Provide support to the Compliance Department, as needed, including due diligence and compliance screenings and employee training.
• Ensure that personal behaviors and work practices are in line with Company safety standards.      Responsible for safety of self and others in the vicinity to include, but not limited to, employees, vendors and guests.     
• Provide visible leadership engagement, be aware of housekeeping and take additional safety precautions to ensure no one is put at risk.     
• Do not take short cuts or unnecessary risks and actively work with others to ensure they take due care and do not put themselves or others at risk.      
• Ensure all incidents are reported and appropriately investigated in accordance with Company procedure.     

Additional Qualifications:

• Review and participate in negotiations of various contracts, but not, Master Service Agreements, Master Purchase Agreements, Purchase Orders, Licensing Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Real Estate Leases, etc.
• Supporting internal clients in their adherence to policies governing the Company’s contractual relationships, and including the periodic review of Company policies, processes and practices with respect to Contract Management to identify and implement improvements.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to internal clients in response to issues arising in the course of ordinary business.
• Continuously maintain knowledge with developments in legislation that relate to Parker Wellbore’s operations and provide client updates and training and proposing policy changes as required.

• Ensure that personal behaviors and work practices are in line with Company safety standards.

Top qualifications this candidate MUST possess:

• A Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree is required.
• Must have at least 3 years legal work experience and preferably some experience in Oil and Gas, or oil field services.
• Must be a detail-oriented, self-starter and able to work with little supervision while maintaining goals/tasks.
• Must have good PC skills to include all MS Office products.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, to include public speaking, and be able to effectively communicate with staff, management, customers and vendors.
• Must possess sound reasoning skills and have the ability to follow directions.
• Preference may be given to candidates with proficiency in one or more foreign languages.

Position Competencies:

• People Management
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability
• Flawless Execution

Physical demands and work environment:

• Ability to perform under stress, under pressure, and/or in emergency situations.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
• Use repetitive wrist, hand or finger movements at a computer.
• Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Parker Wellbore provides equal opportunity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If an applicant has a disability, the applicant may request accommodations when needed to enable that person to perform their essential job functions or to allow that person to participate in employment.