General Counsel
Altop Energy
General Counsel
Location: Houston, TX
We are seeking an experienced General Counsel to lead our firm’s legal, compliance, and regulatory functions in the fast-paced world of energy trading. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of law, risk, and commercial strategy, and can provide clear guidance in a dynamic trading environment.
Leadership & Strategy
- Oversee day-to-day legal operations and drive process excellence across trading, risk, and support teams.
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team on governance, risk oversight, and strategic initiatives.
- Support key negotiations with investors, partners, and counterparties.
- Provide strategic counsel to trading and commercial teams on deal structures and market-related risks.
Legal & Compliance
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex trading agreements (ISDA, EEI, NAESB, etc.).
- Ensure full compliance with CFTC, FERC, NERC, and ISO/RTO market regulations.
- Lead enterprise risk, internal audit coordination, and regulatory interactions.
- Manage relationships with external counsel, regulators, and industry bodies.
- Develop, implement, and enforce compliance policies, training, and internal controls.
Commercial & Operational
- Support business negotiations with counterparties, investors, and partners.
- Collaborate with trading teams to structure transactions while managing legal and regulatory risk.
- Provide operational support by reviewing and approving key documents, contracts, and agreements.
- Advise executive leadership on strategic decisions with legal and risk considerations.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in legal and compliance roles, ideally within energy trading, commodities, or financial services.
- Deep expertise in CFTC regulations, ISDA/EEI/NAESB agreements, and trading compliance frameworks.
- Strong negotiation, drafting, communication, and strategic advisory skills.
- Ability to balance legal, regulatory, and commercial priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Why Join Us
- Shape the legal and compliance foundation of a growing, well-backed trading firm.
- Work closely with talented teams of traders, analysts, and leaders.
- Thrive in an entrepreneurial, dynamic environment where your expertise drives decisions.
- Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses.
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