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Legal Counsel

Weatherford

Sep 11, 2022

Salary
Salary not listed
Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's

Job Description

Providing legal review, negotiations, contracts, legal advice, and support on M&A, labor, IP, real estate, and litigation issues for Weatherford's Iraq operations.

Original posting

Responsibilities A legal professional reviewing contracts, legislation, legal frameworks and legal correspondence and providing legal insight and advice to management. Also participates in investigations and signs off on contracts after review. The Legal Counsel provides legal support for Weatherford's Iraq-based business operations. This position is responsible for the full legal support of a Iraq. Business Unit. The position is expected to coordinate and collaborate with the business, other subject matter legal experts, and support functions. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Draft, review, revise, and negotiate domestic and international oil and gas services contracts, leases and rental agreements, licenses, sales, supply and procurement agreements, etc. Ensure contracting compliance with Weatherford Global Contracting Policy and secure the proper exception approvals and execution of agreements and transactions consistent with Weatherford internal policies and procedures. Provide legal advice and training on a variety of issues, foreseeing and protecting Weatherford against legal risks. • Provide back-up support on M&A transactions, labor/ employment issues, IP, real estate, and litigation support. Develop special legal expertise in one or more areas relating to Weatherford's product and service lines. Assist in the development and updating of Weatherford contracting templates consistent with the Global Contracting Policy. Provides guidance and mentoring to more junior attorneys (if applicable). Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment. Check out this job at Weatherford:  https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3259693767

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Details

Sector
Private
Posted
Sep 11, 2022
Indexed by Nabu
May 9, 2026

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Nabu analysis · market rate for Legal Counsel (nationwide)

700KIQD/month market median· typical range 600K–800K · 70 postings

Figures are advertised salaries from job postings and may not represent actual employee earnings.

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1

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Hiring since

Apr 1, 2021

Hiring in Erbil, Basra, Baghdad

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