Senior Legal Counsel

Summary:

The Senior Legal Counsel role is a fantastic opportunity for an attorney with 4 - 6 years of experience to join a dynamic, high-energy company in the energy industry. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for the company’s securities matters and filings, while also supporting a broad range of additional legal areas, including employment matters, corporate governance, contract negotiation, and general corporate work.

This is a high‑visibility position that will work closely with senior leadership and interact regularly across corporate functions such as Finance, Corporate Development, Human Resources, Treasury, SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, and Real Estate. The ideal candidate brings top law firm training, with a preference for candidates who also have in‑house experience managing securities filings and handling matters independently.

With competitive compensation, meaningful responsibility, and significant long‑term growth potential, this is a truly outstanding opportunity to join a high‑energy team focused on growth.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal counsel for securities matters, including preparation and review of SEC filings and related disclosures
• Support corporate governance, including compliance with SEC, NYSE, and corporate‑secretarial requirements
• Provide day‑to‑day legal guidance to internal partners across multiple functional areas
• Assist in overseeing company‑wide compliance programs and internal controls
• Manage outside counsel
• Assess legal risks and develop practical, business‑focused recommendations
• Maintain strong, collaborative working relationships across the organization, including senior management
• Advise on a wide range of legal issues including:
  • Corporate law and corporate development initiatives
  • General compliance matters
  • Employment and HR‑related issues
  • Mergers & acquisitions and strategic transactions
  • Bank finance, real estate, intellectual property, and commercial contract negotiation

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong reasoning, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Deep knowledge of corporate law, securities law, and mergers & acquisitions
• Ability to manage complex projects and progress matters independently
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• High integrity, strong work ethic, organization, and efficiency
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Strong business judgment and customer‑focused mindset
• Ability to effectively manage outside counsel and interact with stakeholders at all levels

Education

• D. from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdiction

Experience

• 4–6 years of legal experience, including training at a large, nationally recognized law firm
• In‑house experience strongly preferred, particularly managing securities filings
• Excellent academic credentials and a stable work history
• Strong transactional background

About FET
FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global manufacturing company, serving the oil, natural gas, defense, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.