Clayton A. Platt
Houston,USA
Summary
Results-driven counsel with broad experience at AmLaw 100 firms and Fortune 500 companies in commercial transactions, international law, and legal compliance, including specialized knowledge in the areas of M&A, corporate compliance, technology transactions, and infrastructure projects. Demonstrated success in negotiating complex contracts and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic business objectives.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Midstream Counsel
SLB
TX, TX
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Directed legal operations for $3B global business unit, managing 10 senior counsels and contracts managers.
- Negotiated legal requirements for significant projects in engineering, procurement, and construction.
- Developed international joint ventures and licensing agreements for robotics, AI, and digital contracts.
- Established local partner alliances to expand service footprint for valves product line.
- Managed M&A carve-out transactions in Italy and China.
- Advised on risk management and strategic business expansion as senior management team member.
- Conducted legal compliance training sessions for internal stakeholders and staff.
General Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions
SLB
Houston, TX
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Directed global M&A legal function, closing four transactions valued over $1B.
- Oversaw SLB private capital investments, ensuring strict adherence to antitrust regulations.
- Developed comprehensive template library and guidelines to enhance M&A processes.
- Advised executive team on legal compliance and corporate governance matters.
General Counsel, Cameron Drilling
SLB
Houston, TX
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Oversaw legal and contract matters for $1B drilling equipment business unit.
- Negotiated customer alliance agreement for real-time digital monitoring and maintenance.
Associate General Counsel EACR Region
Cameron International
London, UK
04.2012 - 05.2016
- Led a 12-person regional counsel team across Europe, Africa, Caspian, and Russia.
- Managed legal and contracts function for engineering, procurement, and construction tenders to ensure competitive tendering and compliance with regulations.
- Provided strategic legal guidance to executive leadership across all business lines.
Chief Counsel, Subsea
Cameron International
Houston, TX
11.2009 - 04.2012
- Led 7-member team as general counsel for global $2B business unit.
- Negotiated significant engineering, procurement, and construction contracts for offshore subsea processing systems.
- Advised senior management on compliance with regulatory requirements and legal standards.
Senior Corporate Counsel
NATCO
Houston, TX
08.2008 - 11.2009
- Management of securities compliance matters, merger and acquisition transactions, banking transactions, and international joint ventures.
Senior Counsel
Chevron
Houston, TX
08.2005 - 08.2008
- Served as lead counsel for Pascagoula refinery, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Negotiated major capital construction contracts to support operational objectives.
Senior Associate, Corporate
Porter & Hedges LLP
Houston, TX
09.2001 - 08.2005
- Counseled on corporate matters, including buyer-side acquisitions for private equity firms.
- Advised on sale of publicly traded retail electric provider and distressed transactions.
- Directed venture finance and joint venture transactions for diverse clients.
- Delivered general corporate counsel services to mid-market companies including securities reporting, legal compliance and advisory to boards of directors.
Associate, Corporate and Securities
Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich LLP (now DLA Piper)
Austin
09.1999 - 09.2001
- Directed private equity transactions, M&A, and corporate matters for multiple emerging tech companies, including advisory support to board of directors.
Associate, Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Vinson & Elkins, LLP
Houston
08.1993 - 09.1999
- Provided senior counsel for technology transactions, M&A, and securities regulatory matters for major clients including Motorola, Dell, and Enron Trading.
- Managed complex commercial disputes as litigation counsel over four years.
Education
JD -
University of Texas at Austin
01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Houston
Houston01.1990
Skills
- M&A transactions
- Legal compliance
- Joint ventures
- Technology licensing
- International law
- Risk management
- Securities regulations and corporate governance
- Strategic advising
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Contract negotiation
Certification
- Member, State Bar of Texas 1993 - Present
Accomplishments
- Chair of Business, Corporate and Tax Law Section of the Travis County Bar Association, 1997
Timeline
Midstream Counsel
SLB
08.2021 - 08.2025
General Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions
SLB
10.2018 - 08.2021
General Counsel, Cameron Drilling
SLB
05.2016 - 10.2018
Associate General Counsel EACR Region
Cameron International
04.2012 - 05.2016
Chief Counsel, Subsea
Cameron International
11.2009 - 04.2012
Senior Corporate Counsel
NATCO
08.2008 - 11.2009
Senior Counsel
Chevron
08.2005 - 08.2008
Senior Associate, Corporate
Porter & Hedges LLP
09.2001 - 08.2005
Associate, Corporate and Securities
Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich LLP (now DLA Piper)
09.1999 - 09.2001
Associate, Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Vinson & Elkins, LLP
08.1993 - 09.1999
JD -
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Houston
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