Overview
Sr Counsel/FERC/NATURAL GAS Jobs in Houston, Texas, USA at BravoTECH
Position: Sr Counsel (FERC/NATURAL GAS)
This range is provided by Bravo
TECH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$235.00/yr – $280.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
Drafts and negotiates contracts and other legal instruments for sophisticated commercial transactions involving natural gas pipelines as well as day-to-day transactional and tariff matters.
Collaborates effectively with fellow attorneys and commercial and regulatory counterparts.
Identifies and assesses legal issues and risks for assigned area(s) of responsibility; recommends and initiates appropriate courses of action.
Interacts with internal leadership regarding legal strategies, scenario plans, and desired outcomes.
Negotiates contract terms, settlements, mediation and agreements; conducts all post-closing or settlement requirements.
Retains and manages outside counsel to the extent the organization does not have in-house expertise, and work justifies retention of an external party.
Leads department and enterprise initiatives.
Research legislative history and legal issues to ensure up-to-date knowledge and interpretation of laws, regulations, case precedents, court and regulatory orders.
Monitors compliance with federal, state, and local laws and industry regulations; collaborates with appropriate parties for resolution.
Provides training to internal business partners on applicable laws, regulations, procedures, risks and regulatory changes.
Other duties as assigned.
Education
/Years of
Experience:
Required:
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school; a minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant legal or energy experience; member of State Bar Association and admitted to practice in the state hired, or eligible to become admitted in the state hired within one (1) year of date of hire, with current CLE compliance.
Preferred:
Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school; a minimum of twelve (12) years’ relevant legal or energy experience.
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and PC skills.
Experience in drafting of agency communications, contracts, motions, briefs, pleadings and opinions.
Experience in legal research and analysis.
Demonstrates objective and detailed analytical and problem solving abilities.
Knowledge of substantive law.
Preferred:
Experience working on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Natural Gas Act certificates and rates matters, including drafting and filing pleadings with the FERC.
Willing to travel up to 20%.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Oil and Gas
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Title: Sr Counsel/FERC/NATURAL GAS
Company: BravoTECH
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Business Law, Financial Law)
