Energy and Oil & Gas - Transactional Attorney in Lakewood, CO

In-House

Lakewood, CO

Energy and Oil & Gas - Transactional Attorney in Lakewood, CO

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel

Job Responsibilities:

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal support to the Integrated Logistics Solutions business team within the company, particularly in developing solutions utilizing infrastructure capabilities in natural gas transportation, gas marketing, water sourcing, carbon capture and sequestration, power & transmission, and power plant development. Key responsibilities include:

- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements such as power purchase agreements, tolling arrangements, power offtake agreements, interconnection agreements, joint development agreements, and developer services agreements.
- Providing strategic advice on transaction structures considering state regulatory schemas related to behind-the-meter sales.
- Advising on compliance with Federal Power Act and state electric utility regulatory requirements.
- Ensuring state and federal regulatory compliance.
- Facilitating and overseeing outside counsel engagements.
- Attending and participating in staff meetings and meetings with customers, investors, partners, third parties, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and state commissions.
- Performing other duties as identified and defined.

Education and Experience Information:

Minimum requirements for the position include:

- A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution.
- Ten years of relevant legal experience, including extensive commercial transactional experience and a command of FERC rules, regulations, and procedures related to electric transmission and generation.
- Experience in negotiating power purchase agreements and natural gas transportation precedent agreements.
- Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

- Must be licensed to practice law in the . and eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar or practice under 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, and Abilities:

- Ability to work independently and quickly, manage multiple tasks and meet demanding deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, and logical thought processes.
- Proficiency with relevant legal research tools, including FERC’s eLibrary and Lexis.
- Ability to work effectively in a team, take direction from management, and adhere to required work schedules.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and perform tasks with strict deadlines.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job and maintain regular, dependable attendance.

Physical Demands:

- Includes sitting, standing, walking, driving, talking, seeing, hearing, feeling, bending, squatting, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods and use hands for typing and handling.
- Occasional requirement to lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Required to carry a cell phone and respond during working and non-working hours.
- Must clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and before employment.

Supervisory Responsibility:

- None.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

- Being in the top 25% of the graduating class is preferred.
- In-house experience is advantageous but not required.

Salary Information:

- The annual salary range for this position is $215,000 - $250,000.

Other Responsibilities:

The job description provides a general outline of the work being performed. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

About the Company:

Application and Compensation:

Applications for the position are accepted for at least five business days from the posting date, and the position is open for applications. Compensation ranges are provided based on research at the state and national levels and may be adjusted in the future. The company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and unsolicited referrals are considered company property.

EEO Statement:

The company complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations and does not discriminate 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 status protected by law.