Counsel, Corporate

Summary Of The Role

The Counsel, Corporate position will be responsible for advising on public company governance, securities law, finance and capital markets transactions, and general corporate matters. This role will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams including Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations and Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Support public company governance and securities law compliance, including preparation and filing of SEC reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K)
• Aid with the preparation of board and committee materials
• Prepare, review, and advise on Section 16 filings and disclosure requirements
• Support finance and capital markets transactions, including debt financings, working capital facilities, and derivative transactions
• Provide legal support to Investor Relations, including review of press releases, investor presentations, proxy statements, and other stockholder meeting materials
• Participate in the development of corporate policies and programs required for a public company, including preparation, implementation and refinement of forms and processes
• Promote high ethical standards and advise on compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel as needed

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in the U.S.
• Minimum 5+ years of legal experience at a law firm or in-house advising public companies
• Experience advising clients in securities law and SEC reporting and compliance matters
• Experience with capital markets and corporate finance transactions. Demonstrated project management experience in a dynamic corporate environment
• Highly organized with ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time
• A proactive approach to recognizing needs, anticipating issues, solving problems and improving processes
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and internal and external stakeholders

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. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift. 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.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NextDecade Values

• Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us
• Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do
• Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions
• Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work
• Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders
• Diversity – We value diversity of experiences and thoughts. It takes people with different strengths and backgrounds to make our company succeed

Equal Employment Opportunity

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.