WhiteWater

Counsel

WhiteWater Austin, TX
WhiteWater

Counsel

WhiteWater Austin, TX
6 days ago 125 applicants

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Position Description:

This position will join the corporate inhouse counsel team.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal support to the Senior Counsel and General Counsel
  • Prepare legal documents, proposals, agreements, opinions, correspondence and other legal documents including fact-checking and proofreading of contracts, standards and guidelines
  • Participate in hearings, negotiations and mediations on behalf of the company regarding right-of-way and land use activities
  • Negotiate contracts for Engineering Services, Consultant Services, Utility, and other related services.
  • Advise stakeholders, and sometimes the public, on interpretations of the law affecting land owners, counterparties, service providers, representative, customers, and other groups
  • Develop and review project contracts and amendments, identify areas of risk and propose strategic guidance to Senior Counsel
  • Interpret laws and regulations related to the business activities of the Company.
  • Coordinate the execution of documents, track signature requirements and facilitate distribution of final, executed materials
  • Draft applications, responses to requests for information, extension requests, etc.
  • Monitor recurring contractual obligations and timely report to relevant stakeholders
  • Maintain an organized schedule and record of time-sensitive deadlines for filings and responses to local, state or federal entities, or 3rd parties
  • Conduct legal research to support projects and communicate any legislation that may impact the company’s business, project or process
  • Compare legal documents and identify any changes as requested by the legal team and 3rd parties
  • Organize and maintain integrity of corporate records – both paper and electronic.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with all levels of internal staff and external stakeholders
  • Other duties, as required

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from accredited law school
  • Licensed Attorney by the State of Texas
  • 3+ years of Legal experience, either in the corporate department of a company or law firm
  • Previous Oil & Gas or Land experience is a plus
  • Litigation Experience a plus
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • High proficiency Microsoft Office: Word, Excel & Outlook
  • Strong business awareness, ability to use good judgement, logical reasoning and can make effective decisions in the best interest of the company
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Self-starter with high attention to detail and strong project management skills to successfully handle multiple projects at a time
  • Exceptional communication and time-management skills and can adjust quickly to last minute changes

Benefits: This position is Full-Time located in Houston or Austin, Texas. Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type

    Contract

  • Job function

    Legal

  • Industries

    Oil and Gas

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