Entrusted Advisors · 2 weeks ago
Energy Attorney, In-House
Houston, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expEntrusted Advisors is actively expanding our bench of Energy Counsel to support our global renewable energy, electricity and natural gas, and energy technology clients. This role involves providing legal support for complex energy transactions and engaging with in-house legal teams to drive critical business initiatives.
ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal
Responsibilities
Electricity, natural gas, capacity, and emissions trading across RTO/ISO markets including ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, and ISO-NE
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including EEIs, NAESBs, ISDAs, PPAs, gas transportation, and environmental credit contracts
Advising on compliance with FERC, CFTC, and public utility commission regulations
Supporting structured energy deals, capacity auctions, and day-ahead/real-time market operations
Coordinating with trading desks, origination teams, and regulatory stakeholders
Supporting development and enforcement of internal trading policies and controls
Collaborating with outside counsel on specialized regulatory or dispute matters
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience advising on complex energy transactions, including significant experience as part of a corporate in-house legal team
In-depth knowledge of RTO/ISO markets, power and gas trading, and commodity exchange frameworks (ICE, NYMEX, etc.)
Strong familiarity with federal and state regulatory regimes impacting trading activity (FERC, CFTC, PUCs)
Exceptional contract negotiation and drafting skills
Ability to work independently, provide practical business-aligned advice, and integrate seamlessly with client teams
JD from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits available
Company
Entrusted Advisors
Entrusted Advisors is a WBENC certified women-owned legal solutions company headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase