Senior Counsel - Assistant General Counsel

Halliburton

Location
Texas-Houston
Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-kqe8pq eu4oa1w0"><div> <p>We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.</p> <p></p> <p><br> We are seeking an individual who will be responsible for leading a complex docket of cases including commercial, tort, environmental, and IP matters. This will include review of pleadings and motions, responding to discovery, preparing witnesses and participating in hearings and trials, as necessary. This person will work collaboratively with Commercial, Compliance, HSE, Employment, and IP attorneys, as well as advise the business on a broad range of potential disputes and their resolutions. He or she will conduct litigation investigations including developing investigation plans, reviewing documents, conducting witness interviews, and assisting with investigation reports. As needed for litigation, they will select, retain, and partner with outside counsel.</p> <p></p> <p><b><br> Job Description</b></p> <ul> <li> Under broad direction, this highly experienced attorney has substantial responsibility for advising the company concerning increasingly and highly complex legal issues related to business activities and risk mitigation. </li> <li>Acts as a company advocate and advisor with respect to litigation matters in one or more substantive areas of law. </li> <li>Interprets the intent of laws and judicial decisions and applies them to specific circumstances as applicable to company business. </li> <li>Communicates frequently with and advises internal clients of the company.</li> <li> May involve supervising litigation matters in multiple operating regions. </li> <li>Must adhere to a strict code of ethics.</li> </ul> <p><br> </p> <p><b>Requirements</b></p> <ul> <li> A Bachelors degree is required, while a Masters degree is preferred. </li> <li>In the US, a Juris Doctor (JD) in law is required. </li> <li>Requires 10+ years experience. </li> <li>Must be licensed to practice law in applicable areas.</li> <li> Prior experience in a law firm or agency, including trial experience as first or second chair.</li> <li> Superior communication and drafting skills – oral and written.</li> <li> Prior experience successfully operating in a fast paced and fluid environment</li> </ul> <p></p> <p><b><br> Preferred Qualifications</b></p> <ul> <li> Prior experience within the oil and gas industry</li> <li> Strong college and law school record</li> </ul> <p></p> <p><br> Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles give (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from Senior Counsel to Assistant General Counsel.</p> <div> <br> </div> <div> <b> Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.</b> </div> <p></p> <div> <p><b><br> Location</b></p> <p> 3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States</p> <p></p> <p><b><br> Job Details</b></p> <p><b> Requisition Number:</b> 186356<br> <b>Experience Level:</b> Experienced Hire<br> <b>Job Family:</b> Support Services<br> <b>Product Service Line:</b> Legal<br> <b>Full Time / Part Time:</b> Full Time</p> <p><b> Additional Locations for this position:</b></p> </div> </div></div>
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Updated
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Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Commercial, Energy, Environmental, Intellectual Property
Experience
10+ years
Employer Type
In-House