Legal Counsel
Schlumberger
Houston, TX
About SLB SLB is the world's leading provider of technology and services to the energy industry. With operations in more than 100 countries, we are at the forefront of energy innovation - driving the transition toward a more sustainable and efficient energy future. Joining SLB means being part of a global team that values excellence, integrity, and impact. The Role We are looking for a talented and business-minded attorney to join our legal team as Regional Legal Counsel for the US and Canada. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role embedded within a dynamic regional business team, where you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across multiple business functions. You will be the go-to legal partner for the region - handling everything from complex commercial transactions and compliance matters to litigation management and corporate governance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving real business problems, and want your legal work to have direct impact, this role is for you. What You Will Do Day-to-Day Legal Support
- Provide proactive and practical legal guidance on employment and labor law, corporate governance, and operational compliance across the US and Canada.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with local and international legal requirements.
- Lead and support negotiations of customer, vendor, and other commercial contracts, ensuring SLB's interests are protected while enabling business growth.
- Manage disputes, regulatory inquiries, and litigation matters, coordinating with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to mitigate legal and business risk.
- Champion SLB's Ethics & Compliance program, including anti-corruption, trade controls, and data privacy initiatives.
- Conduct compliance investigations and support a culture of integrity throughout the region.
- Provide legal support for corporate governance, entity management, M&A activity, government relations, and regulatory filings within the region.
- Oversee the engagement, quality, and cost-effectiveness of outside legal counsel.
- Identify and support legal frameworks for new business opportunities and growth initiatives in the region.
- Global platform with exposure to complex, cross-border legal matters.
- Collaborative and high-performing legal team with strong internal support.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to grow within one of the most recognized names in the energy industry.
- A culture built on innovation, inclusion, and long-term impact.
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.
- 2-7 years of relevant legal experience, whether in a law firm, in-house, or both.
- Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a complex, fast-moving environment.
- Experience in commercial contracting, compliance, or corporate matters strongly preferred.
- Litigation background is a plus.
- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS
Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested. - REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in the interview process, please contact [email protected] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to. - AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered and accept employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after employment commences. In addition, all applicants who are offered and accept employment will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing a USCIS Form I-9. SLB is an E-Verify employer. - APPLICATION CERTIFICATION
When applying to a job please read the application carefully before certifying that all of the answers you have given are true, accurate and complete. Ensure that you have read and fully understand the questions asked in the application. Unless noted otherwise, by certifying the application, you are also agreeing to and/or authorizing the following:- You understand that any omission and/or misrepresentation of any fact from or on the application or during any interview will result in immediate rejection of the application, or if hired, will be cause for immediate dismissal.
- You certify that you have read and understand all the supplemental information listed on the job description page for the job that you are applying for.
- You authorize the Company to contact the education institutions that you have attended and for the Company to make any further investigations deemed necessary in connection with your application for employment.
- You authorize the Company to inquire about, investigate and obtain copies of any records which relate to you from your former employers and educational institutions.
- You release the Company and all affiliated persons and entities, as well as any person or institution that provides the Company with any lawful information about you, from any and all liability whatsoever resulting from any such lawful inquiry, investigation, or communication.
- You agree that if hired, you will review and become familiar with all the rules and regulations of the Company.
- You understand and agree that nothing in the application or supplement shall constitute an offer, a contract, or a guarantee of employment for a specific period of time.
- If hired, you understand that your employment may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time, at the will of the Company or yourself, for any or no reason.
- If hired, you understand that no supervisor or manager has authority to make an agreement to the contrary changing employment at-will.
- If hired, you understand that the Company and all plan administrators shall have the maximum discretion permitted by law to administer, interpret, modify, discontinue, enhance, or otherwise change all policies, procedures, benefits or other terms and conditions of employment.
- You understand that any application that is filled out will be in effect for 90 days from the date you certified it and, if employment is not offered within the 90-day period, you understand that you must reapply to be considered for future employment.
- You understand that your application for employment in no way obligates the Company to employ you.
- STATE INFORMATION
Please read below any applicable State Information. By certifying the application, you are also certifying that you have read and understood any applicable State Information that is listed below.- ARIZONA APPLICANTS ONLY: To the extent required by applicable law, the Company maintains a smoke-free workplace.
- CALIFORNIA APPLICANTS ONLY: I understand the Company may obtain, without using the services of a third party investigative consumer reporting agency, public records pertaining to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living during its evaluation of my application for employment and, if employed, during my employment. By checking the following box, I waive my right to receive copies of public records obtained by the Company.
- MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS ONLY: Note that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- MARYLAND APPLICANTS ONLY: Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a lie detector test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
- NEBRASKA APPLICANTS ONLY: By certifying the application you, hereby give consent to any and all prior employers of yours to provide information with regard to your employment with prior employers to SLB.
Posted 2026-06-21
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