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TC Energy · 1 day ago

Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Trading

Houston, Texas

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

TC Energy is a leader in North American energy infrastructure, connecting the world to the energy it needs. They are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with extensive experience in the energy industry to support their gas and power trading desk, focusing on complex commodity transactions and regulatory compliance.

EnergyFuelOil and Gas

No H1B

Responsibilities

Review, negotiate, and draft complex commodity transaction documents, including guarantees and related financial assurances as required

Identify and analyze legal issues and risks, providing clear and well-reasoned recommendations that reflect an understanding of the company's business and risk tolerance

Formulate and deliver timely, high-quality legal advice to clients

Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including commercial, trading, commercial operations, contract management, risk and compliance teams

Provide advice regarding transactions and transactional structures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including with respect to FERC, CFTC, ISO and PUC rules and support cross-functional teams responsible for responding to regulatory inquiries, requests for information and investigations initiated by regulatory agencies in respect of commodity trading, origination transactions and any agreements or transactions in support of such activities

Adhere to the company's corporate vision, values, and high ethical standards

Manage outside counsel in regulatory, investigative, commercial and compliance matters, as needed

Qualification

Legal experience in energyNegotiating commodity contractsUS gas marketsRegulatory environmentJD degreeActive law licenseDraft documentsCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingTeam collaboration

Required

JD degree with strong academic credentials

An active license to practice law in the US (New York and/or Texas preferred)

Minimum of 8+ years of legal experience, including with respect to commodity transaction agreements in either private practice or in an in-house legal department

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to precisely draft complex documents and legal guidance that is concise and digestible for non-lawyers

Capable of working independently, with others in the legal department, and across the company with non-lawyer stakeholders

Must be willing to work in an office environment embedded with the commercial trading team located in downtown Houston, TX

Qualified to work in the United States with no restrictions on travel to Canada