Corporate Counsel

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.

Crescent Energy is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its legal department in Houston. This attorney will serve as a key member of a six-person legal team and report directly to the General Counsel. The role provides expert counsel on securities law compliance, public company disclosure, and corporate governance, and serves as an important business partner across Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a primary legal role in the preparation and review of the Company’s SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other disclosure documents under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934
• Ensure compliance with SEC and NYSE rules, insider trading policies, and applicable corporate governance requirements
• Advise the Board of Directors and senior management on corporate governance matters; assist with preparation of board and committee meeting materials
• Administer the Company’s insider trading policy; prepare and manage Section 16 filings and equity incentive plan matters
• Support public and private securities offerings, debt financing, and M&A transactions, including due diligence and drafting and negotiating transaction documents
• Assist in drafting and reviewing investor relations materials to ensure legal compliance
• Prepare corporate documents including minutes, resolutions, and certificates; manage corporate records
• Oversee corporate entity management and updates to the Company’s organization chart
• Monitor and advise on developments in SEC rules, NYSE listing standards, and corporate governance best practices
• Coordinate with outside corporate and securities counsel

Qualifications

• JD from a top ABA-accredited law school;
• Active admission to the State Bar of Texas, in good standing
• 4+ years of relevant experience in corporate and securities law with publicly traded upstream oil and gas companies, with foundational training at a law firm with a nationally recognized upstream energy practice, including:

• Experience with EDGAR and governance platforms (e.g., Diligent) preferred
• Experience with both high yield debt and public equity offerings for upstream energy companies
• Experience reviewing and drafting significant portions of filings required under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K)
• Experience with Section 16 reporting
• Experience with M&A transactions in the upstream oil and gas industry
• Experience with corporate governance matters, including drafting organizational documents, resolutions, consents and other entity management documents
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, and applicable SEC rules (Reg S-K, Reg S-X, Reg FD)
• Familiarity with NYSE listing standards and insider trading compliance programs
• Superior drafting skills and strong analytical and risk-assessment instincts
• Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for business stakeholders
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment; comfortable interfacing with senior executives and board members

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Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please let us know by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io.