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IT Legal Counsel

Energy Transfer
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026
Energy Transfer , recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers , is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy . We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where w e have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The America Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

Provides legal counsel on software contract matters across the Energy Transfer family of partnerships and supports the company’s Information Technology (IT) department

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

  • Review, negotiate, and draft contracts for IT assets and services.
  • Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, Energy Transfer policies, and departmental procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records of contract transactions in systems of record, including ServiceNow and Agiloft CLM

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To Perform This Job Successfully, An Individual Must Be Able To Perform Each Essential Job Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements For This Position Are Listed Below:

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
  • Licensed in good standing to practice law in a US jurisdiction
  • 3 or more years of experience as counsel, preferably in a corporate legal department
  • At least three years of experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating software-related contracts
  • Ability to translate complex technical, licensing, and business concepts into clear contract language
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity, GDPR, UDRP, privacy, intellectual property, and compliance issues a plus

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Usually, normal office working conditions.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, including sitting or standing for up to 50% of the time .
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required.

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