Mid-to-Senior-Level Energy & Natural Resources (Commodities) Associate

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join its Energy & Natural Resources practice group in Houston, with a specific focus on commodities. This position is ideal for a mid-to-senior-level attorney experienced in transactional work involving natural gas and electricity, including power purchase agreements and ISDA documentation. The role also requires familiarity with secured transactions, particularly those involving security interests in personal property. The successful candidate will work on complex transactional matters within a collaborative and dynamic legal team.

Location:

• Houston, Texas

Duties:

• Draft, review, and negotiate power purchase agreements and ISDA contracts

• Provide counsel on natural gas and electricity transactions

• Advise on secured transactions involving security interests in personal property

• Prepare and review security agreements, intercreditor agreements, and joinder agreements

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams on complex energy-related deals

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and commercial requirements

Requirements:

• 4 to 6 years of relevant legal experience in energy and commodities transactions

• Proficiency with power purchase agreements and ISDA documentation

• Experience handling secured transactions, including security and intercreditor agreements

• Strong understanding of energy markets and commercial transaction structures

• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously with attention to detail

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in Texas, or eligibility to obtain admission

Skills:

• Expertise in transactional energy law

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Familiarity with commodity and derivatives market practices

• Solid understanding of secured lending and finance structures

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

• Capable of working independently and under time constraints

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and location

• Opportunities for advancement within a specialized legal practice

• Professional development in a nationally recognized Energy & Natural Resources group

Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development draw associates to this AmLaw100 firm. This firm has been ranked regionally and nationwide for its vast array of varied practice groups, particularly its corporate practice. Associates are drawn to the collaborative effort at this firm, describing their colleagues as ?patient and willing to teach.? Additionally, the efforts the firm makes to develop careers is appealing to attorneys at this firm. The firm puts emphasis on its diversity, as well as its pro bono requirement hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.