Lead Counsel - Energy (M&A / Project Finance)

Overview We are conducting a confidential search for a seasoned lawyer to join a leading, globally active midstream energy infrastructure platform. The organization is focused on building and managing a diversified portfolio of large-scale energy assets across international markets Key Responsibilities Lead and support M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures Advise on and execute project finance transactions, including debt financings and structuring matters Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial and transactional agreements Provide legal support across project development and operational matters Partner cross-functionally with business, finance, and executive leadership teams Manage external counsel and coordinate multi-jurisdictional matters J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar admission 7-15 years of legal experience 3+ years of top-tier law firm training (AmLaw 100 strongly preferred) Significant LNG or NatGas industry experience Demonstrable experience in LNG or NatGas with M&A, Joint Venture Experience with debt/project financing transactions in the LNG or NatGas space Experience with project development agreements or other project/liquefaction facilities related agreements in the LNG or NatGas space Experience with LNG offtake and tolling agreements Experience in LNG related cross-border compliance Strong drafting, negotiation, and deal execution skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment In-house experience at a NatGas or LNG company 3+ year job tenure Please note: due to the volume of responses we are only able to respond to qualified candidates that are at least a match for the "Required" qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr JW Michaels & Co.