Senior Counsel (Energy)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary legal counsel to our energy client that is responsible for commodity trading, marketing, and commercial teams, providing real-time legal support to physical and financial energy transactions
• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of complex commercial agreements, including but not limited to master trading agreements, supply agreements, transportation and/or storage agreements, confirmations, credit support documents, and related amendments (e.g., NAESB Base/Special Provisions, ISDA Master/Schedule/CSA, commodity supply/purchase/sale agreements, confirmations, and other ancillary agreements)
• Advise on legal and contractual risk associated with commodity trading activities, including credit risk, collateral structures, netting, close-out, and default provisions
• Partner closely with commercial, risk, credit, and operations teams to ensure transactions are executable, enforceable, and aligned with risk appetite
• Interpret and apply applicable regulatory and compliance requirements impacting energy marketing and trading activities, escalating issues as appropriate
• Manage and supervise Legal support staff (i.e., paralegals), including assignment of work, review of deliverables, and development of team capabilities
• Coordinate and manage external counsel on specialized or non-routine matters, including regulatory, compliance and/or dispute-related issues, while retaining ownership of legal strategy and outcomes
• Support internal stakeholders by developing and maintaining standard form agreements, playbooks, and internal guidance tailored to trading activities

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active license (and in good standing) with the Texas State Bar
• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong preference for in-house or law firm experience supporting energy, commodities, or complex commercial transactions
• Experience as a legal counsel in a business environment
• Experience advising trading, marketing, or commercial teams in a fast-paced transactional environment
• General working knowledge of corporate law and procedures
• Refined interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, including written, telephonic and electronic communication skills
• Experience using A.I. is preferred
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision on routine matters

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Fluent verbal and written skills in English

LICENCES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must be currently licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
• May occasionally be asked to work nights/weekends if urgent issues arise
• Eligible for Hybrid Telework Program