About this Corporate Counsel role at DistributionNOW
DistributionNOW · Onsite · US TX Houston 7402 N Eldridge Pkwy
At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service.
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The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for performing a variety of legal and regulatory tasks within DNOW (NYSE: DNOW) under the direction and supervision of the lawyers in the DNOW legal department. DNOW is an industry-leading provider of pipe, valves and valve automation, fittings, mill and industrial supplies, tools, safety products, and artificial lift systems to the upstream, midstream, and downstream & industrial markets as well as a leading supply chain solutions company with over 5,000 employees worldwide. This position will report to the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review, draft, and negotiate domestic and international legal agreements for the upstream, midstream, and downstream energy sectors, as well as supply chain services, with special attention to warranties, indemnities, damages, penalties, and other risk related clauses.
- Work with the finance department and the business units to support in the negotiation, drafting, and enforcement of contracts including, but not limited to: Distributor Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Master Vendor Agreements, Equipment Sales Agreements, Consignment Agreements, Finance Agreements, Real Estate Transactions (Sales/Leases), Terms and Conditions, and Confidentiality Agreements, as well as ensuring compliance with DNOW legal standards and applicable governing law.
- Provide advice and counsel to all levels of the business segments across DNOW, including work with foreign subsidiaries across the world, specifically in Canada, Europe, Australia, Latin America, and the Middle East as to why certain revisions were made to any given agreement.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 2-5 years of experience in-house or at a large law firm
- JD or LLM equivalent
- Strong presentation skills to key stakeholders within the organization
- Self-starter mentality with limited oversight
- Ability to effectively communicate with all departments across the company, identify and analyze issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations, and ensure compliance.
- Ability to recognize potential legal problems and devise solutions.
- Effective drafting, negotiating, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Strong customer experience/service/delivery and business acumen.
- Ability to work collaboratively and as member of a team, while also empowering business leaders and colleagues.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary + bonus
- 401(k)/Retirement savings
- Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
- Career Growth
- Friendly work environment
- Paid vacation/holidays
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