Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Corporate - General Attorney in Houston, TX

In-House

Houston, TX

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Corporate - General Attorney in Houston, TX

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Counsel will focus primarily on supporting the midstream commercial operations of the Partnership, which includes natural gas gathering and processing, intrastate natural gas pipelines, LNG, and alternative energy commercial transactions. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on a large portfolio of existing commercial agreements, and providing legal advice and support for new greenfield project development activities. The Senior Counsel will be part of the natural gas commercial legal team and will report to the Associate General Counsel.

Key responsibilities include:
- Providing legal advice and recommendations for actions on complex matters that may have significant economic impacts on business activities and operations.
- Drafting complex midstream commercial agreements.
- Offering day-to-day counsel and advice to senior and executive management of the Partnership.
- Participating in contract or other commercial negotiations with counterparties.
- Monitoring and anticipating changes in law or regulation that could impact existing midstream assets or agreements and proposing practical solutions.

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a transactional attorney.
- Experience in drafting and participating in negotiations of complex commercial agreements.
- Must be able to provide proof of a license to practice law and maintain the currency of the license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to complete at least the State Bar’s required minimum hours of accredited continuing legal education (CLE) each compliance year.
- Leadership and direction skills for managing the work of others.
- Proficiency in drafting commercial agreements and meeting internal deadlines.
- Expertise, training, direction, and guidance within a team and across functions.
- Strong cooperation and commitment skills within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to express opinions, convey information, and communicate clearly, effectively, and persuasively.
- Active listening skills with the ability to clarify information and convey understanding.
- Ability to find common ground quickly and identify practical solutions.
- Superior analytical ability and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of the Partnership's work and services to make informed, timely, and effective decisions.
- Professional handling of confidential information, materials, and files.
- Capability to work independently and with guidance in complex situations.
- Strong personal effectiveness skills, including integrity, trust, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational effectiveness, and results orientation.
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Ability to plan, create, and deliver professional presentations.
- Effective time management to meet or exceed performance standards, work independently, and demonstrate initiative.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing work schedules and demands.
- Proactively enhancing the Partnership’s financial performance by anticipating new situations and changing demands.
- Proficiency in using software and mainframe systems, including e-mail and word processing.
- Commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Partnership’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Partnership policies and procedures.
- Adherence to safety policies and regulations, and promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary to light work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
- Ability to view a computer screen, sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, and telephone.

Working Conditions:
- Ability to produce quality work in a fast-paced environment with high pressure to meet deadlines.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed to meet established deadlines.
- Ability to work indoors, in an office environment with normal noise levels.
- Occasional travel to work or field locations, meetings, or training, including overnight stays.

Salary Information:
Salary information is not provided in the text.

Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements in this job posting are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.