Join our leading Legal Team

Our Legal Team takes responsibility for developing and safeguarding our company’s global legal strategy. We provide support across all product companies and partner with the business to provide advice, guidance and action to ensure the success of the future of our businesses.

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a growing energy technology company with operations in over 120 countries. The role of Litigation Counsel will be to support the business in civil and/or criminal litigation, either directly or in collaboration with external counsel. While the position is based in Houston with a focus primarily on North America, successful candidates will have familiarity with the legal systems of different countries and a demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, high-energy, global environment. Reports to the Executive Litigation Counsel for the Americas in Houston.

As Litigation Counsel, you will be responsible for:

• Representing and supporting the business globally in the resolution and management of disputes and litigation. Responsible for all phases of claims and pre-litigation disputes and litigation (not just passively supervising outside counsel) both individually and as part of a global legal team including, where appropriate, by appearing as counsel of record in arbitration and mediation proceedings.
• Coordinating and overseeing a diverse litigation portfolio and supervise outside counsel in court proceedings in the Americas.
• Collaborating closely with fellow Legal Team members and outside counsel to develop and carry out litigation strategy with an eye toward impact on Baker Hughes broader business objectives and associated implications
• Providing proactive legal advice to the business for the early detection and avoidance of disputes, and improvement of legal and business processes.
• Organizing and conducting training courses for business colleagues on lessons learned and other legal/litigation topics.
• Working closely with internal business clients, accounting, risk management, insurance, and outside law firms to effectively manage litigation results and implement cost controls
• Providing legal counsel and guidance on day-to-day basis to internal business colleagues and stakeholders regarding various legal issues.
• Assisting with internal reporting, tracking and budgeting of litigated matters.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be Licensed to practice in one or more US states.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years’ legal experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Possess superior advocacy skills, including the ability to efficiently communicate in writing and orally, an aptitude for practical negotiation, the capability to think clearly and quickly under pressure, the composure to satisfy multiple and often competing interests, and a good- sense of humor.
• Have experience as counsel in international arbitration proceedings and familiarity with the arbitration and mediation rules of the ICC and other leading dispute resolution institutions.
• Be able and willing to travel frequently or, during periods of travel restrictions, to work effectively via remote/virtual means.
• While not strict requirements, fluency in one or more languages in addition to English, and familiarity with other national legal systems, would be considered a plus.
• The position is well suited to candidates with an open mind, an appreciation of new experiences and challenges, enthusiasm for business, and a strong curiosity about the world’s cultures, businesses, and legal systems.
• Have excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Possess the ability to operate autonomously, while being a team player who brings a positive attitude with executive presence to the global workplace
• Be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Have the ability to think quickly on your feet, convey grace under pressure, and simultaneously manage complex workloads, multiple client demands, and shifting priorities
• Have the ability to continuously display high standards of ethics, honesty, integrity, and reliability.
• Be able to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision making and problem-solving expertise
• Ability to work as a team player

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

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  Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
• Working Remotely

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

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  Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us

With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we're committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we're always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!