Sr. Counsel - PALNG

Primary Purpose

Sempra Infrastructure seeks an outstanding transactional attorney with expertise in the energy industry, who will oversee matters related to the Port Arthur LNG project, including project development, joint venture implementation, corporate governance, gas supply and midstream matters, procurement matters, including negotiating contracts for the construction and operation of the project, regulatory (including affiliate transactions) and compliance issues. The successful candidate will have a deep and nuanced understanding of the LNG industry and will coordinate with internal and external specialized consultants to ensure the project is and remains in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations for designated project(s) and business(es).

Day-to-day activities will include (i) review, analysis, interpretation and administration of joint venture agreements, O&M, project administration and construction management agreements, LNG sale and purchase agreements, natural gas supply and transportation agreements, interconnection agreements, as well as other project contracts; and (ii) interaction with both domestic and international counterparties and collaboration with multi-functional teams in support of the designated project(s) and business(es) and Sempra Infrastructure's business at large.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversight and implementation of a variety of complex and ordinary course transactions and documentation of commercial contracts and other business arrangements, particularly as they relate to the designated project(s) and business(es).
• Work with US permitting team to support permitting and compliance.
• Monitor and advise the business on industry developments, regulatory changes, and legal trends that affect the designated project(s) and business(es).
• Provide secondary support for drafting of natural gas purchase and sales contracts, under the supervision of experienced natural gas regulatory legal team.
• Participate in hiring and managing outside counsel to assist with transactional and regulatory advice to the designated project(s) and business(es).
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Qualifications

Education

• JD (Juris Doctor) J.D. or LL.M from an accredited law school Required

Experience

• 7+ Relevant experience managing legal services for complex transactions. Required
• 5+ Years at a law firm. Required
• Prior in-house experience. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Must have excellent legal analysis skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to go above and beyond when tackling projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a range of legal matters independently or with limited support.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for the business unit and act as a strategic partner for the business.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current member in good standing of a bar in U.S Jurisdiction, with strong preference for admission in California or Texas. Required

Note: The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Sempra Infrastructure offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.