Senior Legal Counsel

Sharon Gerber Attorney Search, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Counsel for its Midstream & Energy Marketing department in Houston. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and a unique 9/80 schedule, allowing every other Friday off. The ideal candidate will have a strong midstream background and solid contracting skills. This position provides an opportunity to work within a highly-credentialed team, supporting legal functions related to crude oil, NGL, and natural gas marketing. With a competitive compensation package, including bonuses and retirement contributions, this is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in legal roles, ideally in midstream and energy sectors.
• Strong skills in contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for midstream and energy marketing activities.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Commercial Mindset

Interpersonal Skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

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SHARON GERBER ATTORNEY SEARCH, INC.

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In-House Search: Midstream & Energy Marketing Senior Counsel

Our longtime Fortune 500 client, a premier international oil and gas exploration and production company, has authorized and engaged us to identify a Senior Counsel (title may vary depending on experience) for its dynamic Midstream & Energy Marketing department in their Houston, Texas office.

There is a hybrid work arrangement and a 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off of work.

Strong candidates with midstream background and solid contracting skills will be considered.

We have placed attorneys in this department and it is a highly-credentialed and collegial group.

There is a very competitive compensation package including a competitive base, bonus, very generous retirement contributions, and equity.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Senior Counsel provides legal support to the business activities of the midstream and marketing segment of the Company. The midstream and marketing segment purchases, markets, gathers, processes, transports and stores crude oil, condensate, NGL, natural gas and power. The segment also trades around its assets, including transportation and storage capacity, and invests in entities that conduct similar activities.
• Reports to the Assistant General Counsel for the Midstream and Marketing segment of the Company.
• Provides legal support in connection with the Company’s crude oil, NGL and natural gas marketing business, including support related to (a) contract negotiation and interpretation of physical purchase and sale and exchange transactions (lease level, market hub and maritime); and (b) the transportation/storage of product via pipeline, truck, rail and vessel charters.
• Provides legal support in connection with the Company’s midstream business, including support related to (a) crude oil and natural gas gathering agreements, (b) gas processing agreements, (c) the development of midstream infrastructure, (d) the transportation of CO2, and (e) other operational issues.
• Provides midstream and marketing transactional support in connection with the acquisition, divestiture and restructuring of domestic oil and gas assets.
• Provides legal support in connection with Company's crude oil, NGL and natural marketing business, including support related to (a) contract negotiation and interpretation of physical purchase and sale and exchange transactions (lease level, market hub and maritime); and (b) the transportation/storage of product via pipeline, truck, rail and vessel charters.
• Provides advice and support on regulatory issues arising in connection with the midstream and marketing business, including FERC, CFTC and Texas Railroad Commission regulations.
• Provides support to trade control and credit functions, including broker agreements, credit insurance and other credit-related agreements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally six years minimum of experience (more experience is welcomed) (ideally at least partially at a top-tier law firm)
• JD from an accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to work with senior commercial managers
• Ability to coordinate issues with other legal and business functions

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with gathering, processing, transportation, storage and other contracts utilized in the midstream and marketing sectors
• Experience with marketing contracts, including general terms and conditions used in the crude oil, NGL and natural gas marketing and trading industries
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
• Experience with trade control processes and contract management systems

Qualified candidates, please forward your resume ASAP in word.doc or pdf format to

Sharon Gerber, Esq. by email to: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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