Assistant General Counsel

Overview What We Are Looking For This Assistant General Counsel position is for an attorney who will be responsible for regulatory matters and business transactions associated with Kinder Morgan’s Natural Gas Group. Successful candidates should have extensive experience with regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including certificate, rate and tariff matters, and general business transactions affecting interstate natural gas pipelines. What You Will Do The core responsibilities of this position will include providing day-to-day legal advice, counsel, and services to the regulatory, commercial, and business development teams working on Kinder Morgan’s extensive interstate natural gas pipeline systems. What You Need We are seeking a candidate that possesses at least 7 years of legal experience with a reputable law firm, in-house with an energy company, or a combination between the two. The candidate should be adept at administrative law and understanding how Kinder Morgan’s pervasively regulated businesses are impacted by various federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. This position will require a motived self-starter with strong skills in FERC regulatory matters, as well as negotiating, drafting, and implementing long-term transportation and storage agreements, precedent agreements, regulatory pleadings, operating and construction agreements, joint venture agreements, and other commercial agreements. The position will require excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with attorneys and colleagues working in other Kinder Morgan office locations and business segments. We require a team player who is flexible and willing to do what it takes to support effective operation of Kinder Morgan’s extensive natural gas operations. Candidates must be nimble, responsive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment throughout all levels of the organization. This position requires 10% to 20% travel. A relocation package can be negotiated for qualified candidates. Why Join Kinder Morgan Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve. Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law. For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at . #J-18808-Ljbffr