Wet Coast Logistics

Natural Gas Trading Attorney

Texas, TX

Contract

$168,480-$168,480

About This Job

C LIENT HIGHLIGHT

The Client you will be working for is a Fortune 100 Oil and Gas Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in energy production and one of the biggest companies in the US.

LOCATION

Remote, United States

OR Hybrid if located in Houston, TX 77002

COMPENSATION

$81 per hour

SCHEDULE

3 days per week but the hiring manager is open to discussing the schedule and hours worked.

CONTRACT TERM

3 month long contract with high likelihood of extension

POSITION OVERVIEW – Natural Gas Trading Attorney

Our Client is seeking an experienced Attorney with a specialization in natural gas and power trading to join our legal team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting Client’s natural gas and power trading business by providing legal expertise on transactional, regulatory, and risk management matters. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a world-class team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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Draft, review, and negotiate complex natural gas and power trading agreements, including NAESBs, PPAs, transportation, storage, and related commercial contracts.

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Provide legal counsel to Clients trading, risk, and commercial teams on issues impacting natural gas trading, transportation, and related transactions.

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Ensure compliance with all relevant federal and state regulations, including FERC best practices.

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Draft, review and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements including Power Annexes.

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Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and communicate their impact to internal stakeholders.

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Advise on credit, risk management, and dispute resolution matters pertaining to natural gas transactions.

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Support due diligence, transaction execution, and contract management processes.

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Collaborate and coordinate with counterparties, external counsel, and regulatory agencies as needed.

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Deliver internal training and guidance on contracting standards and legal risk mitigation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

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Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

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Active license and good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

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Minimum of 10+ years’ legal experience in natural gas and energy trading law.

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Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating NAESB, PPAs and ISDA agreements.

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In-depth knowledge of federal and state regulations governing natural gas and power trading (FERC, CFTC, etc.).

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Proven ability to provide timely, practical, and solution-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Prior in-house counsel experience with an energy trading company, utility, or energy marketer.

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Familiarity with physical and financial natural gas trading, pipeline tariffs, and transportation agreements.

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Experience with credit support arrangements, master netting agreements, and ETRM systems (such as Endur, Allegro).

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Background advising on compliance, audits, and internal investigations in the energy sector.

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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams and with diverse stakeholders.