Assistant General Counsel

Tallgrass; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Annual discretionary bonus

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Tallgrass is hiring a senior in-house Counsel to provide legal support across carbon capture, Tallgrass Water, and fiber initiatives. You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements while advising on complex regulatory frameworks and 45Q tax considerations.

The role requires JD, 10 years of legal experience, U.S. licensure, and ability to travel. Strong MS Office skills and independent, detail‑oriented work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited institution.
• Ten (10) years of relevant legal experience.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers (for travel).
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate carbon sequestration and transportation agreements, carbon sales agreements, and carbon capture agreements.
• Draft, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements for fresh water and gathering and disposal agreements.
• Experience drafting indefeasible rights of use agreements for fiber infrastructure.
• Draft, review and negotiate joint development agreements, developer services agreements, development funding agreements, and related agreements.
• Provide strategic advice on transaction structures taking into account state and federal regulatory schemas.
• Provide strategic advice on transaction structures taking into account 45Q tax requirements.
• Facilitate and oversee outside counsel.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, other internal meetings and meetings with customers, investors, partners, other third parties, and/or regulators as requested.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Provide legal support to the (i) Carbon Capture and Sequestration business team, (ii) Tallgrass Water business team, and (iii) Tallgrass fiber initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate carbon sequestration and transportation agreements, carbon sales agreements, and carbon capture agreements.
• Draft, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements for fresh water and gathering and disposal agreements.
• Experience drafting indefeasible rights of use agreements for fiber infrastructure.
• Draft, review and negotiate joint development agreements, developer services agreements, development funding agreements, and related agreements.
• General commercial contracting experience.
• Provide strategic advice on transaction structures taking into account state and federal regulatory schemas.
• Provide strategic advice on transaction structures taking into account 45Q tax requirements.
• Experience drafting and negotiating joint venture agreements is a plus but not required.
• Facilitate and oversee outside counsel.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, other internal meetings and meetings with customers, investors, partners, other third parties, and/or regulators as requested.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited institution.

Experience/Specific Knowledge

• Ten (10) years of relevant legal experience
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

• Must be licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• 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

• Able to work independently and quickly, self-starter, successfully perform multiple tasks and balance competing demanding deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to listen carefully.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency with relevant legal research tools.
• Able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is 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 credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, & Abilities

• Top 25% of graduating class preferred.
• In-house experience.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline

Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation

Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

EEO Statement

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of 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.