Senior Counsel – Commercial/Permitting

5-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

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H1: Join Our Team as a Senior Counsel – Commercial/Permitting

H2: Experienced Counsel Needed for Fast-Paced Energy Infrastructure Company

Bold Headlines:
- Tallgrass Named One of 2023 Top Workplaces USA
- Competitive Salary Range of $160,000 to $185,000 Annually
- Support Land and Environmental Permitting for Midstream Assets
- Provide Legal Support for Diverse Range of Energy Transition Projects
- Operate in High-Performing, Fast-Paced, and Multi-Disciplinary Setting
- Draft and Negotiate Commercial Contracts and Commodity Purchase Agreements
- Engage on Projects Nationwide Across Multiple Industry Sectors
- Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package Offered
- Must Be Licensed to Practice Law in the .

Bullet Points:
- Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on delivering energy and services to power our nation.
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join our Legal Team in either Lakewood, CO, Leawood, KS, or Houston, TX.
- This role will provide land and environmental permitting support, as well as commercial transactional support for midstream assets and energy transition projects.
- The Senior Counsel will report to the Vice President-Associate General Counsel and Chief FERC Compliance Officer.
- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and commodity purchase agreements.
- Support land and environmental permitting efforts for midstream projects.
- Advise on legal implications, risks, and opportunities associated with commercial structures.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and work on projects nationwide across multiple industries.
- Competitive salary range of $160,000 to $185,000 annually.
- Additional bonus potential based on company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive benefits package offered, including 401k with company match and parental leave.
- Must be licensed to practice law in the .
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Must pass a drug screen and background check before employment.
- Tallgrass is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Summary:
Tallgrass, a leading energy infrastructure company, is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join their Legal Team in either Lakewood, CO, Leawood, KS, or Houston, TX. The Senior Counsel will provide land and environmental permitting support, as well as commercial transactional support for a diverse range of midstream assets including oil, gas, decarbonization, and other energy transition projects. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, five to seven years of relevant legal experience, and be able to communicate effectively and work on projects nationwide across multiple industries. This role offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $185,000 annually, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package. Must be licensed to practice law in the . and able to pass a drug screen and background check. Tallgrass is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays (8, +2 discretionary holidays), Parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents, Infertility coverage, Healthcare coverage (health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision, and life insurance plans to cover you and your family, Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement, Recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values

Drafting, Negotiation, Legal Advice, Risk Assessment, Communication, Budget Management, Ethics, Time Management, Initiative

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by emailing their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

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