Staff Counsel – Litigation & Contracts

Diamondbackenergy is hiring a Staff Counsel - Litigation & Contracts in Midland, TX. This full-time legal role sits at the intersection of dispute management and commercial contracting, giving attorneys a clear path to own high-impact work in a Midland-based setting.

Role Overview

As Staff Counsel - Litigation & Contracts for Diamondbackenergy in Midland, TX, you will serve as a trusted internal advisor on contested matters and the full life cycle of business agreements. You will balance proactive risk control with practical support for business partners, helping the organization navigate claims, negotiate sound terms, and keep legal exposure in check. The position is based on site in Midland and is structured as a full-time Staff Counsel - Litigation & Contracts role for candidates ready to practice across both litigation support and contract work.

Core Duties

• Manage and monitor litigation matters, including case strategy support, discovery coordination, and communication with external counsel when needed.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and related legal instruments to protect company interests and clarify obligations.
• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risk, contractual interpretation, and practical options for resolving disputes efficiently.
• Identify legal and compliance issues early, recommend mitigation steps, and help standardize agreement language where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate matter files, track key deadlines, and report status on open litigation and contract priorities to legal leadership.
• Collaborate across teams so that business goals stay aligned with sound legal positions and enforceable documentation.

What You Bring

• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction, or eligibility as required for this Midland, TX placement.
• Demonstrated experience as counsel handling both litigation support and contract drafting or negotiation in a corporate, firm, or in-house setting.
• Strong analytical judgment, clear written communication, and the ability to explain legal issues in plain language to non-lawyers.
• Skill in managing multiple matters at once, prioritizing deadlines, and working professionally with outside advisors when matters escalate.
• A practical, solutions-oriented approach suited to a full-time Staff Counsel - Litigation & Contracts role near Midland, TX.

Working at Diamondbackenergy

Diamondbackenergy is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment where legal counsel can contribute meaningful judgment on litigation and contracts while building long-term professional expertise in Midland, TX.

Next Steps

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