Corporate Counsel, Commercial, Power Operations and Regulatory

Corporate Counsel, Commercial, Power Operations and Regulatory

Location: Houston, Texas, US, 77002 Job ID#: 1081 Job Category: Legal Position Type: Regular FT

JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society. JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.

Position Description

Essential Functions

• Review, negotiate and draft complex commodity trading agreements, including NAESBs, ISDAs, applicable annexes/schedules, and long form confirmations
• Support operations for existing power assets (thermal and renewable) including but not limited to interpretation of contracts including PPAs, O&M and LTSA
• Provide support for compliance and regulatory matters as required including but not limited to regulatory filings; FERC, CFTC, ISO/RTO, PUC and market monitor inquiries related to plant assets
• Support negotiation of services agreements, vendor terms and conditions, purchase orders and other ancillary agreements, communication with (and notices to) third parties, and preparation of board consents
• Review, negotiate and draft credit support documentation (guarantees, LCs, and related financial assurances)
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including Chief Legal Officer, operations, commercial, risk and credit teams
• Coordinate with Chief Legal Officer and external counsel on regulatory, dispute, investigative, commercial and compliance matters

Competencies

• Business acumen
• Communication proficiency
• Ethical conduct
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Statistical and analytical skills
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience
• Law degree and licensed to practice in Texas
• Strong credentials from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 2-5 years of in-house experience for an energy company (retail or wholesale gas or electric); or significant experience at a nationally recognized law firm
• Additional Eligibility Qualifications
• Knowledge and understanding of the industry's regulations and best practices
• Hands-on experience with a variety of reporting operations and procedures
• JERA Americas does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, JERA Americas shall have no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

AP/EEO Statement

JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.