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Senior Legal Counsel

Verrus
Houston, TX, United States
Full-time

Job Description

Company Overview :

Our client is a leading producer of renewable natural gas (RNG) in the United States.

Position Title : Senior Counsel, Commercial

Responsibilities :

  • Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts crucial to the company's operations, including project development agreements, gas rights, pipeline agreements, interconnect agreements, and project site leases.
  • Ensure meticulous compliance with legal, contractual, and risk management policies to minimize corporate liability and optimize the value of contracts.
  • Provide practical legal advice to internal project management and execution teams on contract compliance, project notices, and regulatory adherence.
  • Coordinates filings and other compliance activities required by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and other state and federal regulatory agencies, as applicable.

Qualifications :

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a corporate attorney.
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with internal colleagues, external legal advisors, and business clients.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple complex assignments simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated maturity and sound judgment.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills, with acute attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in distilling complex legal concepts into practical advice.
  • Experience working in house preferably in Renewables

Location :

The position is based in Houston, 3 days in the office 2 WFH

Pre-Employment Requirements :

  • Mandatory pre-employment drug testing and background checks underscore our client's commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
  • 30+ days ago
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