Senior Counsel – Commercial/Permitting

5-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Senior Counsel – Commercial/Permitting
Full Time
Professional
Requisition ID: 2536
Salary Range: $160, To $185, Annually

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company with a focus on delivering energy and services to power our nation and improve our quality of life. We have been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the USA and Colorado for the past seven consecutive years. We are currently seeking a Senior Counsel to join our Legal Team in Lakewood, CO, Leawood, KS, or Houston, TX. This individual will provide support for land and environmental permitting as well as commercial transactions for a variety of midstream assets, including oil, gas, decarbonization, and other energy transition assets.

Reporting to the Vice President-Associate General Counsel and Chief FERC Compliance Officer, the Senior Counsel will operate in a fast-paced, high-performing, and multi-disciplinary environment. The ideal candidate should have experience with drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, supporting land and environmental permitting efforts, and advising on legal implications and risks associated with commercial structures.

Key Responsibilities:

- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts for midstream assets, including precedent agreements, transportation services agreements, storage agreements, power purchase agreements, MOU/LOI, and confidentiality agreements.
- Negotiate commodity purchase agreements, such as NAESB, ISDA, and carbon offset agreements.
- Provide support for land and environmental permitting for midstream projects, including experience with county land use permits and BLM right-of-way grants.
- Advise the commercial team on legal implications, risks, and opportunities associated with various commercial structures.
- Engage on projects nationwide across multiple industry sectors.
- Provide strategic and drafting advice on indemnity provisions and insurance requirements.
- Communicate effectively with technical consultants, community partners, senior management, and co-workers.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop a career within Tallgrass.
- Attend and participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

What We Offer:

- Competitive base salary and annual incentive bonus program.
- 401k company match and additional contribution based on company performance.
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, parental leave, infertility coverage, healthcare coverage, and recognition programs.
- Opportunity for personal and professional growth within the company.

Required Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
- 5-7 years of relevant legal experience supporting midstream business.
- Ability to communicate effectively with regulators, technical consultants, community partners, senior management, and co-workers.
- Experience managing budgets.
- Strong professional ethics.
- Adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Proactive and action-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

- Must be licensed to practice law in the . and either licensed or eligible to waive into the local bar.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Graduated in the top 25% of your class.

Physical Demands:

- Sitting, standing, walking, driving, talking, seeing, hearing, feeling, bending, squatting, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions:

- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Must carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- Must pass a drug screen and background check before employment.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Tallgrass is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Infertility Coverage, Healthcare Coverage, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Matching, Recognition Program

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Legal Drafting and Negotiation, Communication, Time Management, Strategic Thinking, Risk Assessment, Budget Management, Professional Ethics, Teamwork, Adaptability, Initiative

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor Degree, Bar Admission, Driver's License

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