AGC Compliance Officer

About the Role

The Assistant General Counsel, Compliance Officer will be responsible for leading the Company’s enterprise‑wide compliance and ethics framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance standards. This role serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, oversees compliance risk management, and drives a culture of integrity across all business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the Company’s compliance and ethics program, including policies, standards, and procedures aligned with U.S. federal, state, and industry‑specific regulations
• Advise the General Counsel, executive leadership, and business stakeholders on compliance risks, regulatory developments, and mitigation strategies
• Oversee and continuously improve the Company’s compliance framework, including risk assessments, monitoring activities, and corrective action plans
• Stay updated on regulatory and enforcement developments and ensure timely updates to compliance programs and internal guidance
• Monitor compliance metrics and monitor organizational activities for potential breaches
• Lead or supervise internal investigations related to compliance, ethics, and regulatory matters, including remediation and reporting
• Manage responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and examinations
• Oversee enterprise compliance training and awareness programs for employees, leadership, and contractors
• Establish compliance reporting metrics and present regular updates to the General Counsel and executive leadership
• Support corporate governance initiatives and promote ethical decision‑making across the organization

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in compliance, regulatory, ethics, or risk management roles, preferably within energy, infrastructure, or other highly regulated industries
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise compliance programs, including areas such as anti‑corruption, ethics, regulatory compliance, and internal controls
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state regulatory frameworks; international or multinational compliance experience preferred
• Proven ability to operate as a strategic legal advisor to senior and executive leadership
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive and high‑risk matters
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, executive‑ready guidance
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the United States
• Professional certifications such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) are recommended

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

Company Values

NextDecade values Safety, Integrity, Honesty, Respect, Transparency, and Diversity. We make safety a priority, do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others, listen and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders and value diversity of experiences and thoughts.