Sr. Counsel

Hunt Energy Company is a member of the Ray L. Hunt family of companies, focused on shaping the future of the full energy value chain in Texas and beyond. Our work provides comprehensive, reliable power solutions to customers ranging from data centers and industrial power users to residential neighborhoods. We develop and operate advanced battery energy storage systems, thermal generation, and regulated electric transmission infrastructure, while pioneering breakthrough clean energy technologies to build a smarter, more reliable, and sustainable grid for Texas.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our Legal Department as a key advisor across the full lifecycle of Hunt Energy Company’s project development business. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this attorney will provide legal counsel on project planning, design, construction, operation, financing, acquisition, and disposition.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage project development agreements such as Engineering, Procurement and Construction agreements (EPC), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), vendor agreements, and related contracts.
• Identify and manage legal risks across the development timeline.
• Support project finance transactions, including construction financing, term loan facilities, and related credit agreements.
• Lead or support legal due diligence for acquisitions of development-stage and operating projects.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, and ancillary transaction documents.
• Periodic travel to conferences, partner meetings, and project sites.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; admission to the Texas State Bar (or eligibility for admission).
• 5+ years of experience in the energy, development, infrastructure, or project finance sector, either in private practice or in-house.

Skills

• Strong drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Excellent business judgment and communication skills; comfortable advising senior leadership directly.

Benefits

• 401K – 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% match and 6% non-matching contribution).
• Highly competitive compensation.
• Hybrid work options available for most roles.
• Five to eight weeks of PTO annually based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year.
• All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with low employee premiums.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ-based employees.
• Free specialty coffee bar and onsite breakfast and lunch area in the Dallas HQ.

Company Highlights

For 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars – creativity, excellence, and people. We are committed to work/life balance, ongoing professional development opportunities, and an exceptional employee experience.