JOB DESCRIPTION

NOV (the "Company"), originally founded in 1862, is a leading equipment and technology provider to the global energy industry, including conventional and unconventional oil and gas and, more recently, renewable energy sources such as wind. NOV serves major-diversified, national, and independent service companies, contractors, and energy producers in approximately 60 countries.

The Senior Attorney will serve as an advisor trusted to provide not only legal advice, but also commercial input and judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Key responsibilities for this role will include (but are not limited to):

• Support assigned internal client groups and serve as the day-to-day legal lead for sales transactions, risk oversight, business development and other legal matters;
• Draft and negotiate complex agreements related to the provision of NOV's Rig Technologies business segment's equipment and services, including equipment purchase and sale agreements, master services agreements, all tender documentation/bid proposals, license agreements, software agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, purchase orders and vendor agreements, in addition to other legal documents and correspondences; Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies;
• Draft and negotiate agreements to support Rig Technologies' renewables initiatives, including with respect to the provision of equipment and services to the wind energy industry;
• Advise and assist with negotiating and settling disputes and claims with counterparties;
• Identify potential business, legal and regulatory risks and provide proactive advice and solutions to mitigate those risks;
• Provide legal support to other matters and projects on an as-needed basis including overseeing litigation matters and supporting operations and corporate/shared services groups (e.g., HR, HSSE, Finance, Tax, Compliance, etc.); and
• Work closely with the Assistant General Counsel - Rig Technologies and other segment business leaders to provide high-quality, commercial legal advice and documentation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission into the Texas bar association or otherwise qualified to practice as an in-house lawyer in Texas;
• At least eight (8) to ten (10) years of prior corporate in-house or law firm experience, including drafting and negotiating material agreements;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracy and strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to lead through collaboration.
• Willingness to work on matters outside his or her base of prior experience and continue growing as an attorney and business advisor.
• Ability to utilize Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting/presentations.
• Desire and ambition to "own" projects and become a trusted, go-to attorney for key Company employees; and
• Prior oilfield services experience preferred but not required.