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

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.