Energy and Oil & Gas - Transactional Attorney in Houston, TX

In-House

Houston, TX

Energy and Oil & Gas - Transactional Attorney in Houston, TX

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel

Job Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of the Assistant General Counsel position is to provide legal support to the Integrated Logistics Solutions business team within the company. This involves developing solutions that utilize the company's infrastructure capabilities in areas such as natural gas transportation, gas marketing, water sourcing, carbon capture and sequestration, power & transmission, and power plant development to serve large electric loads. The essential duties and responsibilities include:

- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating power purchase agreements, tolling arrangements, other forms of power offtake agreements, and interconnection agreements.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating joint development agreements, developer services agreements, and related agreements for the development of data center campuses with co-located generation.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements for the supply of power inputs including natural gas precedent agreements, NAESBs, and other commercial contracts.
- Providing strategic advice on transaction structure, considering state regulatory schemas related to behind the meter sales.
- Advising on compliance with applicable Federal Power Act and state electric utility regulatory requirements.
- Ensuring state and federal regulatory compliance.
- Facilitating and overseeing outside counsel.
- Attending and participating in staff meetings, internal meetings, and meetings with customers, investors, partners, third parties, FERC, and/or state commissions as requested.
- Performing other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.

Education and Experience Information:

Minimum requirements for the position include:

Education:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited institution.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant legal experience, including extensive commercial transactional experience.
- A command of FERC rules, regulations, and procedures relating to electric transmission and generation.
- Experience in negotiating power purchase agreements and natural gas transportation precedent agreements.
- Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications, including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:
- Must be licensed to practice law in the . and eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar or practice pursuant to the state’s single-client counsel rule, . 222.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work independently and efficiently as a self-starter, successfully performing multiple tasks and balancing competing deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to listen carefully.
- Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to write clearly and effectively.
- Proficiency with relevant legal research tools, including FERC’s eLibrary and Lexis.
- Ability to work within a team, follow management direction, adhere to work schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
- Effective organizational and prioritization skills for daily work.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and perform essential and marginal functions of the job.
- Capability to interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
- Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours as needed.
- Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; the position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience, and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:
- The role involves sitting, standing, walking, driving, talking, seeing, hearing, feeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods and regularly use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel.
- The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to employment.

Supervisory Responsibility:
- None.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, & Abilities:
- Being in the top 25% of the graduating class is preferred.
- Having in-house experience is advantageous.

Salary Information:

Compensation for the position is competitive, with an annual salary range of $215,000 - $250,000. The range is provided in good faith based on research of wages for this position at the state and national levels. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the posted range, and the salary range may be modified in the future.

Other Responsibilities:

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

About Us:

The company is recognized as one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and has been highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for seven consecutive years. As a leading energy infrastructure company, the company focuses on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering energy and services that power the nation and enhance the quality of life. The company values its teams and strives to create an environment where employees feel respected and their contributions are valued. A comprehensive Total Rewards Program supports employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being, offering competitive pay, health insurance options, retirement plans, wellness programs, and more.

Application Deadline:

Recruiting timelines vary by position, but all positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. The position remains open and is still accepting applications.

Notice to External Search Firms:

The company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered company property, and no fee will be paid for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions only at the company's request, with a fully executed agreement in place.

EEO Statement:

The company complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations, ensuring no discrimination based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other protected status.