Gas/Energy Trading Lawyer

One Ten Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Gas/Energy Trading Lawyer for their Houston office. You will provide legal advice on gas and power market transactions, review agreements, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. This role requires 5-10+ years of experience and admission to practice in New York and/or Texas. It offers a full-time position with opportunities for impactful work in energy trading.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years PQE in gas, energy and power trading.
• Admitted to practice in New York and/or Texas.
• Prior legal experience in a top-tier law firm or hedge fund.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on physical gas and power market transactions.
• Review and negotiate trading agreements.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Skills

Legal advice on energy trading

Negotiation skills

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Overview

One Ten Associates are partnering with a global hedge fund that is looking to hire an experienced Gas/Energy Trading Lawyer, to be based in either their Houston, Texas office or New York. Reporting into a senior member of the legal team, you\'ll provide legal coverage across physical gas and power market transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on physical gas and power market transactions, including those related to ISOs, RTOs, and transmission and distribution
• Review and negotiate physical gas and power trading agreements, including contracts for the sale and purchase of natural gas and power, transportation and storage agreements, distribution agreements, and related contracts
• Provide guidance on industry-standard contracts and agreements, such as those developed by ISDA and NAESB
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including those related to FERC, NAESB, and the CFTC
• Assist in regulatory proceedings and trading disputes

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years PQE (approximately)
• Admitted to practice in New York and/or Texas
• Prior legal experience in US gas, energy and power trading in a top-tier law firm, a hedge fund, investment bank specializing in physical commodities trading, or a commodities trading firm

Employment details

• Location: Houston, TX or New York, NY
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Investment Management, Financial Services, Securities and Commodity Exchanges

Note: This description focuses on the Gas/Energy Trading Lawyer role and does not include unrelated postings or ancillary information.