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Targa Resources · 7 hours ago

Senior Corporate Counsel / Associate General Counsel

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Targa Resources is a company focused on providing legal support across various business sectors, particularly in the power industry. The role involves offering legal advice on regulatory matters, negotiating agreements, and managing compliance with state and federal regulations.

EnergyFinanceLogisticsOil and Gas

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Counsel business on compliance with PUCT, ERCOT, and related regulations and requirements

Assist with the negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements involving electricity

As needed, assist with FERC and state (e.g., Railroad Commission of Texas) compliance matters for gas and liquids pipelines

As needed, assist with advocacy on power and other regulatory matters

Represent company in administrative proceedings

Prepare and submit regulatory filings

Counsel business clients regarding the regulatory impacts of proposed projects and commercial agreements

Work as a team with business clients and other attorneys to anticipate and respond to regulatory changes in order to achieve business objectives

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorateTexas Bar LicenseRegulatory ComplianceLegal DraftingAdministrative LawNegotiation SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam PlayerProblem Solving

Required

Juris Doctorate, licensed to practice law in Texas (or can become immediately eligible to be admitted to the State Bar of Texas)

6 – 10 years of legal experience, with substantial law firm experience preferred

Strong academic background

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, legal analysis, drafting, and negotiation

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic legal environment and respond quickly to commercial demands

Commercial, pragmatic, and flexible approach, and ability to quickly grasp complex commercial arrangements

Experience with providing, or willingness to provide, legal advice to senior level business leaders

Ability to develop and sustain relationships with clients at all levels

Proven track record as a team player

Team attitude that no job is too big or too small

Thrives in an environment where you need to roll-up your sleeves and own outcomes

Ability to strike sensible and practical balance between legal risks and the need to do business

Adept at working in a fast-paced, high activity environment with smart and creative people

Strong ability to influence, provide point of view and to listen

Ability to handle ambiguity, juggle many matters at once, and quickly shift from one situation or task to another

Solution oriented

Talent for thinking outside of the box in confronting new issues and pursuing novel approaches to old problems

Regular and reliable attendance

Preferred

Broad administrative law experience including knowledge of ERCOT, PUCT, and FERC regulations (including FERC regulations applicable to gas and liquids pipelines)

Experience negotiating and drafting various power agreements potentially including power supply agreements, infrastructure development, private use networks and behind-the-meter electric supply arrangements, and utility interconnection and extension agreements

Experience with FERC and state (e.g., Railroad Commission of Texas) tariffs and FERC regulatory compliance matters for gas and liquids pipelines

Experience with providing regulatory advice in connection with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, including due diligence activities