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Senior Counsel, Commercial Trading

Location: 

Houston, Texas, US, 77002

Job ID#:  720
Job Category:  Legal
Position Type:  Regular FT

JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society.

JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.

Summary

The Commercial Trading Counsel is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to the commodity trading operations of the company. This includes ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, drafting and negotiating various agreements, and mitigating legal risks. The counsel will work closely with traders, compliance officers, and other stakeholders to support the company's trading activities in a legally compliant and efficient manner.

Position Description

  • Review, negotiate, and draft complex legal documents as required.
  • Identify and analyze legal issues and risks, providing clear and well-reasoned recommendations that reflect an understanding of the company's business and risk mitigation.
  • Formulate and deliver timely, high-quality legal advice to clients.
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including commercial, trading control, contract management and credit teams.
  • Ensure compliance with commercial agreements and trading regulatory regimes.
  • Adhere to the company's corporate vision, values, and high ethical standards.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in commercial, corporate, and/or transactional legal practice.
  • Admission to the TX State Bar.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2-3 years of training at a nationally or regionally recognized law firm.
  • 2-3 years of corporate (in-house) experience.
  • Knowledge of and experience advising companies in power generation industry.

Qualifications Continued

Required Experience

  • Proficiency with NAESBs, ISDAs, applicable annexes/schedules, and long form confirmations
  • Experience with First Lien ISDAs
  • Familiarity with AMAs, PPAs, EMAs
  • Experience with related credit support documentation (guarantees, LCs, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Dodd-Frank and trading compliance
  • Understanding of FCM and Broker agreements
  • Experience with transportation, storage and other pipeline related agreements
  • Experience with RECs, RGGIs, and other products in power and related markets

AP/EEO Statement

JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.


Nearest Major Market: Houston

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