Position Description:

This position will join the corporate inhouse counsel team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support to the Senior Counsel and General Counsel
• Prepare legal documents, proposals, agreements, opinions, correspondence and other legal documents including fact-checking and proofreading of contracts, standards and guidelines
• Participate in hearings, negotiations and mediations on behalf of the company regarding right-of-way and land use activities
• Negotiate contracts for Engineering Services, Consultant Services, Utility, and other related services.
• Advise stakeholders, and sometimes the public, on interpretations of the law affecting land owners, counterparties, service providers, representative, customers, and other groups
• Develop and review project contracts and amendments, identify areas of risk and propose strategic guidance to Senior Counsel
• Interpret laws and regulations related to the business activities of the Company.
• Coordinate the execution of documents, track signature requirements and facilitate distribution of final, executed materials
• Draft applications, responses to requests for information, extension requests, etc.
• Monitor recurring contractual obligations and timely report to relevant stakeholders
• Maintain an organized schedule and record of time-sensitive deadlines for filings and responses to local, state or federal entities, or 3^rd parties
• Conduct legal research to support projects and communicate any legislation that may impact the company’s business, project or process
• Compare legal documents and identify any changes as requested by the legal team and 3^rd parties
• Organize and maintain integrity of corporate records – both paper and electronic.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with all levels of internal staff and external stakeholders
• Other duties, as required

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from accredited law school
• Licensed Attorney by the State of Texas
• 3+ years of Legal experience, either in the corporate department of a company or law firm
• Previous Oil & Gas or Land experience is a plus
• Litigation Experience a plus
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• High proficiency Microsoft Office: Word, Excel & Outlook
• Strong business awareness, ability to use good judgement, logical reasoning and can make effective decisions in the best interest of the company
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with high attention to detail and strong project management skills to successfully handle multiple projects at a time
• Exceptional communication and time-management skills and can adjust quickly to last minute changes

Benefits: This position is Full-Time located in Houston, Texas.  Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.