Assistant General Counsel

Description

• Providing general corporate legal support: corporate governance, entity structuring, mergers & acquisitions, capital raises (if any), commercial contracts, vendor agreements, employment/consulting agreements, intellectual property or technology matters, and compliance.
• Monitoring and staying current on regulatory and legal developments.
• Advising business teams (sales and marketing, structuring, operations, business development, commercial, engineering) on legal, regulatory and compliance risks associated with energy projects and transactions.
• Helping build, improve and maintain legal and compliance infrastructure.
• Serving as internal business partner, providing practical legal guidance, risk assessment, and enabling the business to move quickly while controlling legal exposures.
• Supporting and leading the negotiation, drafting, review and management of a wide variety of transaction documents including:

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience at a global law firm (or equivalent in-house role) with a focus on energy transactions.
• Demonstrated experience structuring and negotiating complex commercial contracts in the energy sector.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment (fast-moving, cross-functional teams, multiple priorities).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, make sound judgments, provide practical legal advice rather than just theoretical.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills; able to confidently work with senior executives and business stakeholders.
• Physical requirements and working conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
• JD from an accredited law school, admitted to practice in Texas (active license in good standing).
• Additional experience involving debt or equity transactions, M&A, HR or general corporate matters is a plus and will be favorably considered.
• Strong commercial mindset, ability to translate legal issues into business-outcomes and recommendations.

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Cool Open-Office Concept
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Hybrid Work Schedule!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance