Senior Counsel - Regulated Pipelines

Provide legal advice, opinions, and support toward company goals Initiate and supervise project case management for timely and efficient completion Advise internal leaders on sophisticated matters affecting business activities and operations Identify and assess legal issues and risks; recommend and initiate appropriate action Interact with internal leadership on legal strategies, scenario plans, and desired outcomes Negotiate contract terms, settlements, mediation, and agreements Conduct post-closing or settlement requirements Retain and manage outside counsel when appropriate Lead department and enterprise initiatives Research legislative history and legal issues Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local laws and industry regulations Provide training to internal business partners on laws, regulations, procedures, risks, and regulatory changes Draft and negotiate contracts and legal instruments for sophisticated natural gas pipeline transactions, tariff matters, and day-to-day transactions Collaborate with attorneys and commercial and regulatory counterparts Travel up to 20% Requirements Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant legal or energy experience Member of a State Bar Association and admitted to practice in the state hired, or eligible to become admitted within one year of hire, with current CLE compliance Significant experience working on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Natural Gas Act matters, including tariffs, rate cases, and drafting and filing pleadings with FERC Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Safety as the utmost priority Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and PC skills Experience drafting agency communications, contracts, motions, briefs, pleadings, and opinions Experience in legal research and analysis Objective, detailed analytical, and problem-solving abilities Negotiation skills Knowledge of substantive law Willingness to travel up to 20% Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice and support, particularly in the context of federal energy regulations and natural gas transactions. Proficient in contract negotiation, legal research and compliance monitoring, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Highest-signal resume keywords Juris Doctorate Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Experience Contract Negotiation Legal Research and Analysis Compliance Monitoring ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Legal Advice Contract Drafting Legal Opinions Regulatory Compliance Legal Risk Assessment Project Case Management Negotiation Skills Agency Communications Pleadings Drafting Tariff Matters Soft Skills Organizational Skills Interpersonal Skills Analytical Abilities Problem-Solving Skills Certifications & Qualifications State Bar Association Membership Current CLE Compliance Industry Keywords Natural Gas Act Energy Law Federal Regulations Legal Compliance Settlement Agreements Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor