The Senior Counsel will be responsible for supporting JERA Americas’ business in North America, by assisting in expanding the asset base through M&A and developing greenfield projects in various asset classes, including thermal, low carbon, LNG, solar, wind and battery storage.
He/she will be responsible for strategic and tactical legal initiatives and day-to-day operational support across the region. The Senior Counsel is expected to provide senior management with effective advice on company strategies and their implementation, manage legal issues, and when appropriate, obtain and oversee the work of outside counsel. The Senior Counsel will be directly involved in complex business transactions and negotiating critical contracts.
Position Description
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Description Continued
Qualifications
At least 8 years of experience gained in a respected law firm and/or corporate legal department; including demonstrated ability to review, analyze, negotiate and draft agreements, perform due diligence, and lead cross-functional initiatives. The Senior Counsel must be a self-starter, detail oriented, and able to work independently and as a member of a busy team. Strong academic credentials required, including a J.D. degree from an accredited law school. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in the state of Texas; qualified, out-of-state candidates will be expected to be admitted to the Texas State Bar without examination. Prior experience drafting and negotiating contracts related to some or all of the development, acquisition, disposition and operation of energy assets, including construction, electric transmission, offtake and finance agreements is preferred. Prior experience with LNG development, acquisition and operation is a plus.