Senior Counsel, Power & PPA Commercials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Tallgrass seeks an experienced legal professional to support its power division through drafting, reviewing, and negotiating power purchase agreements (PPAs) and related contracts.

The role requires JD, US bar admission, and 10 years of relevant experience. Travel may be required as part of commercial negotiations and project oversight, with a focus on compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• JD required and must be admitted to practice law in the U.S.
• 10 years of relevant legal experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license (travel).
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and interpretation skills for PPAs and related contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day commercial legal support to the power division as PPAs are executed.
• Draft, review, and negotiate amendments to PPAs and ancillary contracts.
• Interpret PPAs and related requirements, ensure alignment with EPC commitments.
• Attend stakeholder meetings to raise legal considerations and progress milestones.
• Support new business line development to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist on project financing due diligence efforts.
• Represent the power division in intercompany agreements and contracts.
• Facilitate outside counsel coordination and oversight.
• Contribute to routine internal and external meetings with customers, investors, and regulators.

Skills

PPA drafting

PPA negotiation

Legal research

Communication skills

Independent work

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited institution

Tools

MS Office

Contract management systems

Job description

Tallgrass seeks an experienced legal professional to support its power division through drafting, reviewing, and negotiating power purchase agreements (PPAs) and related contracts.

The role requires JD, US bar admission, and 10 years of relevant experience. Travel may be required as part of commercial negotiations and project oversight, with a focus on compliance and cross-functional collaboration.