Counsel - Commodities

Overview

This Counsel – Commodities role supports natural gas marketing and commercial activities. The attorney will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on transactions, and provide day-to-day legal counsel to business units involved in marketing, transportation, storage, and supply of natural gas, including supply to LNG, power generation, and data center projects. The position reports to the Assistant General Counsel of Commodities and Midstream.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate physical natural gas supply agreements, including NAESB-based gas purchase and sale agreements and asset management agreements
• Draft and negotiate natural gas transportation, gathering, processing, and storage agreements
• Support gas supply arrangements for LNG, power generation, and data center projects
• Advise on FERC regulatory matters related to the commodities business
• Provide legal support for acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, including due diligence and assistance with integration activities
• Provide day-to-day counsel to commercial teams by developing practical strategies that align legal considerations with business objectives while managing risk

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on the energy industry, particularly in commercial and gas marketing
• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements within the gas marketing and midstream sectors, including the types of agreements listed above
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the United States
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across business units and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice that balances legal and business considerations
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working at a law firm and/or in-house legal department within the energy industry
• Familiarity with leveraging technology and legal operations tools to manage and prioritize workload efficiently
• Knowledge of regulatory considerations applicable to the natural gas marketing and midstream sectors

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation and benefits details are not specified in the provided job description.

Location

Remote work is being considered for this role excluding the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Tennessee unless willing to relocate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabilities/Veterans).