Senior Legal Counsel

Role/Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Master Service Agreements
• Supply and Procurement Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Software and Technology Agreements
• Consulting and Professional Services Agreements
• Easements, Rights-of-Way, and Surface Use Agreements
• EPC and Construction agreements
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk allocation, indemnity provisions, insurance requirements, and dispute resolution provisions.
• Develop and maintain contract templates and contracting best practices.
• Claims, Litigation, & Dispute Management
• Assist with management of claims, disputes, and pre-litigation matters.
• Manage active litigation, coordinating with outside counsel when necessary.
• Support internal investigations and legal responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Land & Real Estate
• Work with the Land team to provide legal review and advice on land and real estate documents, including rights of way, easements, and surface use agreements.
• Cookordinate and manage, along with landowner disputes.
• Intellectual Property
• Coordinate with outside counsel, as needed, to protect XRI’s intellectual property through patent filings and prosecutions, and filing for trademark and copyright protections.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas.
• 7-10 years of legal experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Much experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including services agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk management, and business operations.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting energy, oilfield services, water midstream, infrastructure, environmental, industrial, or related industries.
• Experience working directly with business leaders and operational teams.