Regulatory Counsel: Energy Trading & Compliance

JERA Americas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JERA Americas seeks a senior regulatory attorney to lead regulatory and compliance matters across trading, LNG, natural gas, and power activities. The role requires advising business teams, interpreting evolving laws, and coordinating with external counsel and regulators.

The successful candidate will guide risk management, training, and policy development while promoting a consistent regulatory approach across affiliates and global partners.

Qualifications

• Six to eight or more years of relevant legal experience in energy, power, LNG, natural gas, commodities, or trading sectors.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; admission in Texas preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory framework governing energy trading, including FERC and CFTC rules.
• Experience advising on CFTC regulations, FERC requirements, the Natural Gas Act, the Federal Power Act, and ISO/RTO protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic regulatory guidance and day-to-day legal support to Compliance, Legal, trading, and asset management teams.
• Analyze and communicate impact of evolving laws, regulations, and market rules on operations.
• Design and deliver training programs on regulatory obligations and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with affiliates and global stakeholders to align regulatory compliance approaches.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory advisors in proceedings and investigations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide timely, practical guidance to stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research on LNG, natural gas, power, and environmental attributes.
• Review regulatory aspects of transactions, registrations, filings, and certifications.
• Provide pragmatic regulatory advice to support business objectives while ensuring compliance.
• Promote regulatory knowledge across teams through guidance and issue spotting.
• Coordinate activities with Compliance, Commercial, Risk, and Operations teams.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Energy trading regulation

FERC/CFTC knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active law license

Texas bar preferred

Job description

JERA Americas seeks a senior regulatory attorney to lead regulatory and compliance matters across trading, LNG, natural gas, and power activities. The role requires advising business teams, interpreting evolving laws, and coordinating with external counsel and regulators.

The successful candidate will guide risk management, training, and policy development while promoting a consistent regulatory approach across affiliates and global partners.