Senior Counsel, Corporate & Securities

NextDecade Corporation; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade Corporation in Houston seeks a Senior Counsel to advise on public company governance, securities law, finance and capital markets transactions, and general corporate matters. You will partner with senior management and cross-functional teams across Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations and HR.

The role requires a JD with a U.S. license and at least 5 years of relevant experience advising public companies on SEC reporting and capital markets.

Qualifications

• JD required and active license to practice law in the U.S.
• Minimum 5+ years of legal experience advising public companies.
• Experience with securities law and SEC reporting/compliance.
• Experience with capital markets and corporate finance transactions.
• Demonstrated project management in a dynamic corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Support public company governance and securities law compliance, including SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Assist with board and committee materials.
• Prepare and review Section 16 filings and disclosure requirements.
• Support finance and capital markets transactions (debt financings, working capital facilities, derivatives).
• Provide legal support to Investor Relations (press releases, investor presentations, proxy statements).
• Develop corporate policies and programs for a public company; refine forms and processes.

Skills

Public company governance

Securities law

Capital markets transactions

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Active U.S. license to practice law

Job description

NextDecade Corporation in Houston seeks a Senior Counsel to advise on public company governance, securities law, finance and capital markets transactions, and general corporate matters. You will partner with senior management and cross-functional teams across Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations and HR.

The role requires a JD with a U.S. license and at least 5 years of relevant experience advising public companies on SEC reporting and capital markets.