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Legal Counsel – Gas & Power based in Houston to support the Americas region, focused on legal matters for gas and power trading including physical and financial commodity transactions. The role involves reviewing and negotiating power purchase and sale agreements, tolling arrangements, BESS/VPP transactions, NDAs, and related commercial documents, and advising on FERC, ERCOT, and ISO regulatory matters. Requires a Juris Doctor, active law license, physical trading experience and typically 5+ years in the energy trading industry, working with senior management and external advisers.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Houston
- Country
- United States
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Legal Counsel - Gas & PowerContract Type:
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Full timeJob Description:
Legal Counsel – Gas & Power
Overview of Role
We are seeking a Legal Counsel – Gas and Power to assist the legal function across the Americas region, based in Houston, Texas. This role reports directly to the Regional General Counsel and is responsible for all Gas and Power matters affecting the business in North America. The successful candidate will support a broad range of activities across the region, with a strong focus on gas and power trading, physical and financial commodity transactions.
Main Responsibilities
Review and negotiate power purchase and sale agreements, including WSPP confirmations, EEI agreements, and ISDAs with Power Annexes.
Advise on FERC, ERCOT, and ISO regulatory matters.
Review and negotiate tolling, and other long term structured power purchase and sale structures.
Review and negotiate BESS and VPP structured transactions.
Review and negotiate NDAs, consultancy agreements, license agreements, and other power related documents.
Profile
A Juris doctorate degree required, and active license to practice law;
Physical trading experience
Experience negotiating and advising on physical commodity and commodity derivatives contracts (e.g., NAESB, ISDA)
Experience negotiating and advising on related agreements, such as confidentiality agreements, netting agreements, guarantees, and other credit support documentation
At least 5+ years working experience within the energy trading industry preferred
Team player but also able to work independently
Excellent communication skills to be able to discuss with senior management, corporate lawyer, business counterparts and external advisers
Demonstrates integrity at all times.
Punctual, precise, hands-on mentality and service-oriented
If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Location: Houston
Time Type: Full time
