AGC, Compliance Officer

NextDecade Payroll Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Compliance Officer to lead enterprise-wide compliance and ethics. You will advise senior leadership, manage risk, and drive a culture of integrity across operations.

Responsibilities include developing policies, updating programs with regulatory changes, and directing investigations and training. The role requires JD, US licensure, and extensive compliance experience in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in compliance, regulatory, ethics, or risk management roles.
• Experience designing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state regulatory frameworks; international experience preferred.
• Proven ability to act as strategic legal advisor to senior leadership.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and integrity for high-risk matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and enhancement of the company’s compliance and ethics program with policies and procedures.
• Advise leadership on regulatory developments and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee risk assessments, monitoring, and corrective action plans.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and update programs accordingly.
• Monitor compliance metrics and oversee internal investigations and remediation.
• Manage regulatory responses, audits, and examinations.
• Oversee enterprise training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Establish reporting metrics and present updates to leadership.
• Support corporate governance and promote ethical decision-making.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Ethics program design

Strategic advisor

Executive communication

Integrity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active US law license

CCEP certification recommended

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Assistant General Counsel, Compliance Officer will be responsible for leading the Company's enterprise-wide compliance and ethics framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance standards. This role serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, oversees compliance risk management, and drives a culture of integrity across all business operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the Company's compliance and ethics program, including policies, standards, and procedures aligned with U.S. federal, state, and industry-specific regulations.
• Advise the General Counsel, executive leadership, and business stakeholders on compliance risks, regulatory developments, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee and continuously improve the Company's compliance framework, including risk assessments, monitoring activities, and corrective action plans.
• Stay updated on regulatory and enforcement developments and ensure timely updates to compliance programs and internal guidance.
• Monitor compliance metrics and monitor organizational activities for potential beaches.
• Lead or supervise internal investigations related to compliance, ethics, and regulatory matters, including remediation and reporting.
• Manage responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and examinations.
• Oversee enterprise compliance training and awareness programs for employees, leadership, and contractors.
• Establish compliance reporting metrics and present regular updates to the General Counsel and executive leadership.
• Support corporate governance initiatives and promote ethical decision-making across the organization.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES

• Basic Requirements: 7-10+ years of progressive experience in compliance, regulatory, ethics, or risk management roles, preferably within energy, infrastructure, or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise compliance programs, including areas such as anti-corruption, ethics, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state regulatory frameworks; international or multinational compliance experience preferred.
• Proven ability to operate as a strategic legal advisor to senior and executive leadership.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive and high-risk matters.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, executive-ready guidance.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the United States.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) are recommended.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift. Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary. Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear. The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities. Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

Safety - We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us. Integrity - We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do. Honesty - We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions. Respect - We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work. Transparency - Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders. Diversity - We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.

NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NextDecade will deliver reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions. With approximately 48 million tonnes per annum of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction and in development at its Rio Grande LNG site, NextDecade is positioned to be one of the largest LNG liquefaction and export companies in the world. In addition, NextDecade through Rio Grande LNG, is creating thousands of jobs and driving economic growth in South Texas, supporting global energy security, and expanding U.S. energy dominance. NextDecade's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "NEXT." NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.