Vice President, Legal - Natural Gas

Tallgrass
Houston, TX
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

Responsible for managing a team to provide comprehensive legal support to the natural gas business segments. Provide legal support on all matters related to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Natural Gas Act, and other applicable federal, state, and local energy regulations.

What You Will Do

Provide advice on compliance, draft commercial contracts, and interpret tariffs and contracts. Facilitate and oversee outside counsel and expert witnesses in FERC or other regulatory proceedings.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Serve as a key internal legal resource on all company regulatory matters, and attend and participate in staff meetings, internal meetings, and meetings with customers, investors, partners, and other third parties.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in the energy industry, preferably in a leadership role
  • Experience with FERC and other regulatory proceedings
  • Strong knowledge of natural gas regulations and laws
  • Ability to manage a team and provide guidance on regulatory matters

Benefits

  • Industry competitive pay
  • Health insurance package options
  • Infertility Coverage
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with up to a 6% match
  • Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
  • Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
  • Identity theft protection
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
  • Company vehicle (if applicable)
  • Employee discounts
  • Networking and employee engagement events
  • Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
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