Senior Legal Counsel

Duvera Consulting LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 204,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

8% 401(k) match

Excellent benefits package

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A consulting firm in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Counsel for Regulatory & Compliance in Houston. This role involves advising on FERC matters, providing regulatory strategy, and managing complex regulatory issues. Candidates must have a J.D. and active U.S. bar membership, along with over 6 years of legal experience, preferably in midstream energy. The position offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including an annual cash bonus and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of regulatory and operational legal experience.
• Midstream energy experience strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Advise on FERC matters including tariff filings and compliance.
• Provide regulatory strategy and risk assessment guidance.
• Support global commercial trading operations on regulatory matters.
• Advise on sanctions and trade compliance, including training initiatives.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs on public policy.

Skills

Regulatory legal experience

Operational legal experience

Strong judgment

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Active U.S. bar membership

Job description

Duvera Consulting LLC provided pay range

This range is provided by Duvera Consulting LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$204,000.00/yr - $245,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Stock options

Senior Counsel, Regulatory & Compliance

We have partnered with a publicly traded, international energy company to recruit a Senior Counsel, Regulatory & Compliance for its in‑house legal team. This position is available due to the retirement of a long‑tenured attorney and offers the opportunity to step into a well‑established, high‑impact role.

The role reports to a Deputy General Counsel and works closely with senior leadership across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on FERC matters, including tariff filings, abandonments, enforcement, compliance, and rate cases
• Provide regulatory strategy, risk assessment, and business‑impact guidance to midstream leadership
• Handle day‑to‑day and complex FERC regulatory issues
• Support global commercial trading operations on regulatory and compliance matters
• Provide counsel on PHMSA, investigations, audits, and operational compliance
• Manage and leverage outside counsel effectively
• Advise on sanctions, trade compliance, and FCPA, including training initiatives
• Collaborate with Government Affairs on public policy and rulemakings
• Support the corporate compliance function

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school; active U.S. bar membership
• 6+ years of regulatory and operational legal experience
• Midstream energy experience strongly preferred
• Strong judgment, collaboration, and communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Highlights of Total Rewards Program

• Annual cash bonus (VCIP)
• 8% 401(k) match + additional performance‑based contribution
• Excellent benefits package

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy and Oil & Gas

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Child care support
• Paid maternity leave
• Pension plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid paternity leave