Senior Counsel

Larson Maddox; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Infrastructure Platform is seeking a Senior Counsel (Finance & M&A) to support high-impact transactional work across corporate finance, project finance, and M&A. The role reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive execution. The position requires a U.S.

JD, 8+ years in M&A/financing, and energy sector experience. Hybrid work is available from Houston, TX or Princeton, NJ with exposure to senior stakeholders and external

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 8+ years of experience in M&A, project finance, and complex transactions.
• Energy/infrastructure sector experience preferred; in-house experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments in energy infrastructure.
• Draft and negotiate NDAs, LOIs, purchase agreements, JVs, and related materials.
• Oversee due diligence, assess risk, and advise on transaction structuring.

Skills

Commercial judgment

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

JD from U.S. law school

Active bar membership

Job description

A leading energy infrastructure platform is seeking a Senior Counsel (Finance & M&A) to support its growing portfolio of power assets and development projects across North America. Backed by a prominent global investment firm, the organization is focused on the optimization, acquisition, and development of large-scale energy assets and is actively expanding its footprint through strategic transactions and new-build projects. This role will operate a hybrid work schedule out of Houston, TX or Princeton, NJ.

The Role

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this individual will play a critical role in supporting high-impact transactional work across corporate finance, project finance, and M&A. The position partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive execution of complex deals while balancing legal risk and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments within the energy infrastructure space
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents including NDAs, LOIs, purchase agreements, joint ventures, and related materials
• Oversee due diligence processes, assess risk, and advise on transaction structuring
• Provide legal support on debt and equity financing transactions
• Review and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related financing materials
• Support refinancing and optimization of operating assets
• Ensure alignment between financing structures and commercial/operational agreements

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership
• 8+ years of experience in M&A, project finance, and complex transactions
• Experience within the energy or infrastructure sector strongly preferred
• Prior in-house experience is a plus
• Strong commercial judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple high-priority matters
• Effective communicator with the ability to work across senior stakeholders and external partners

Why Join

• Opportunity to work on high-profile transactions within a growing energy platform
• Collaborative, commercially driven environment with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Strong backing from institutional capital with a long-term investment strategy