Legal Counsel - Commercial & Supply Chain

Job-ID: 107470Category: CONTRACTS MANAGEMENTLocation: Houston, TX, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-09-18Job Summary:Weatherford has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join its legal team in Houston and develop their career in a dynamic environment.This role will be responsible for advising business stakeholders on legal risks and strategies across a wide range of commercial and supply chain matters. The Legal Counsel will support the drafting, review and negotiation of contracts, working closely with commercial, supply chain, operations, and functional teams.Location: Houston, TexasReports to: Senior Contracts Manager – North AmericaResponsibilitiesCommercial & Contractual SupportReview, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer and supply chain contracts, with a focus on oilfield servicesProvide practical and timely advice to business stakeholders on contractual and commercial mattersSupport the Legal Contracts Managers in identifying legal risks and recommending mitigation strategiesAssist in the development and maintenance of standard contract templates, playbooks, and legal process improvementsDraft legal risk assessment memos and coordinate internal approval workflowsAdvise on real estate transactions and lease agreements in coordination with internal stakeholdersPrepare periodic reports and updates for senior legal and business leadershipSupport legal contracts training for internal stakeholdersSkills/Education Required:Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law schoolLicensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (preferably Texas)2-4 years of relevant experience in commercial law, preferably oil & gas or energy sectorStrong understanding of legal risks in oilfield services operations and contractingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficient with legal technology tools, such as iManage and Legal TrackerAbout Us:Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.#LI-KP1