Legal Counsel

About the role

Provide proactive and practical legal guidance on employment and labor law, corporate governance, and operational compliance across the US and Canada.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with local and international legal requirements.
Lead and support negotiations of customer, vendor, and other commercial contracts, ensuring SLB's interests are protected while enabling business growth.
Manage disputes, regulatory inquiries, and litigation matters, coordinating with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to mitigate legal and business risk.
Champion SLB's Ethics & Compliance program, including anti-corruption, trade controls, and data privacy initiatives.
Conduct compliance investigations and support a culture of integrity throughout the region.
Provide legal support for corporate governance, entity management, M&A activity, government relations, and regulatory filings within the region.
Oversight of the engagement, quality, and cost-effectiveness of outside legal counsel.
Identify and support legal frameworks for new business opportunities and growth initiatives in the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and practical legal guidance on employment and labor law, corporate governance, and operational compliance across the US and Canada.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with local and international legal requirements.
• Lead and support negotiations of customer, vendor, and other commercial contracts, ensuring SLB's interests are protected while enabling business growth.
• Manage disputes, regulatory inquiries, and litigation matters, coordinating with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to mitigate legal and business risk.
• Champion SLB's Ethics & Compliance program, including anti-corruption, trade controls, and data privacy initiatives.
• Conduct compliance investigations and support a culture of integrity throughout the region.
• Provide legal support for corporate governance, entity management, M&A activity, government relations, and regulatory filings within the region.
• Oversight of the engagement, quality, and cost-effectiveness of outside legal counsel.
• Identify and support legal frameworks for new business opportunities and growth initiatives in the region.

Requirements

JD from an ABA-accredited law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.
2–7 years of relevant legal experience, whether in a law firm, in-house, or both.
Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a complex, fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

Experience in commercial contracting, compliance, or corporate matters strongly preferred.
Litigation background is a plus.

Skills

Proactive and practical legal guidance on employment and labor law, corporate governance, and operational compliance.
Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a complex, fast-moving environment.

Benefits

• Insurance: Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.
• Learning Opportunities: Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.
• Diverse and Inclusive: Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

Pay

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

No specific schedule is mentioned.

Benefits

• International Opportunities: Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.
• Diverse and Inclusive: Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

State Information

• ARIZONA APPLICANTS ONLY: To the extent required by applicable law, the Company maintains a smoke-free workplace.
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