Associate Counsel

Attorney PositionNational Fuel is currently seeking an Attorney for an outstanding career opportunity in the Legal department located at our office in Buffalo, NY. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.Primary Responsibilities:Autonomy and individual responsibility to support a number of functional business units across a variety of areas in the companyDraft, review and negotiate agreementsSupport ongoing and new regulatory compliance programs and initiativesSupport of the Company's recently announced Ohio natural gas utility acquisitionManage use of outside counsel, as necessaryProvide general support as requested by General CounselMinimum Qualifications:Juris Doctor DegreeLicense to practice or ability to waive into practice in New York (or preparing to sit for bar exam)Strong analytical, writing, and negotiation skillsExceptional communication skills and ability to work with a variety of business units and stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications:3+ years of experience; recent graduates are encouraged to applyLicense to practice or ability and willingness to waive into practice in Ohio (or preparing to sit for bar exam)Law review, law journals, judicial internships, moot court and other extracurricular activitiesAbout National Fuel:National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live and work and have nearly 2,000 employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.Compensation and Benefits:The base salary range for this position is $95,000 – $115,000.This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of pay that National Fuel believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The specific base pay offered to a successful applicant will be based primarily on relevant professional experience. Other components that may be considered include: individual qualifications, licensures, industry specific experience, education and market demands for specialized skills. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors. Exempt positions will also be eligible for an Annual Cash Bonus Plan.National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:Medical and Prescription Drug CoveragePaid Company HolidaysDental CoverageParental Leave for Mothers and FathersVision CoverageTuition Reimbursement401(k) with Company MatchLife InsuranceCompany Funded Retirement Savings AccountLong Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Work ScheduleFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time OffCharitable Giving ProgramsAnnual variable bonus programHow to Apply:Any candidate offered a position with National Fuel will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume, cover letter and transcripts (preferably in PDF format) by August 17, 2026, to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please reference position "26-067NY – Associate Counsel" in the subject line of your email. Attachments with a.docm extension will not be accepted.