Corporate Counsel, Commercial, Power Operations and Regulatory

Position Description

• 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
• Cook up with Chief Legal Officer and external counsel on regulatory, dispute, investigative, commercial and compliance matters

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: Law degree and licensed to practice in Texas; 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