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Diamondback Energy · Midland, TX

# Staff Counsel - Litigation & Contracts

Midland, TX Senior individual contributor Legal & Compliance 

Listed on Diamondback Energy’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

CURRENT EMPLOYEES - Please apply using "Jobs Hub" in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. The Staff Counsel will provide a broad range of legal services and strategic advice to departments and business units across the Company. This role will support the management of litigation matters while also handling general legal activities, including the evaluation, drafting, and negotiation of contracts, particularly Master Service Agreements.

Title and level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

### Job Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to Support disputes and litigation matters, including pre-litigation investigation and risk analysis
- Partner with outside counsel; coordinate strategy, gather documentation, and assist with discovery and deposition preparation
- Evaluate and recommend options for dispute resolution
- Respond to subpoenas and related legal requests Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of company agreements, including: Master Service Agreements (MSAs) Information Technology agreements Accounting agreements Equipment leases and other commercial contracts Provide Legal guidance to departments on transactional and commercial matters
- Assist in managing outside counsel relationships and legal services
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials Active admission to a state bar with eligibility to practice in-house in the State of Texas Five (5+) years law practice in a firm, governmental agency, or in-house
- Ability to learn and understand the business and operational functions of the Company in order to analyze and advise on litigation risk and assist in the management of litigation
- Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate legal documents effectively Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for this position.

### Work Authorization

Diamondback Energy is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position. Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 99 days
- Location: Midland, TX[Apply on Diamondback Energy’s careers site →](https://diamondbackenergy.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/DBE/job/Midland-TX/Staff-Counsel---Litigation---Contracts_R100703)

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