Corporate Counsel

Crescent Energy Management•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crescent Energy is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its legal department in Houston. This attorney will serve as a key member of a six-person legal team and report directly to the General Counsel. The role provides expert counsel on securities law compliance, public company disclosure, and corporate governance, and serves as an important business partner across Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, and executive leadership.

Requirements

JD from a top ABA-accredited law school
Active admission to the State Bar of Texas, in good standing
4+ years of relevant experience in corporate and securities law with publicly traded upstream oil and gas companies, with foundational training at a law firm with a nationally recognized upstream energy practice
Experience with EDGAR and governance platforms (e.g., Diligent) preferred
Experience with both high yield debt and public equity offerings for upstream energy companies
Experience reviewing and drafting significant portions of filings required under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K)
Experience with Section 16 reporting
Experience with M&A transactions in the upstream oil and gas industry
Experience with corporate governance matters, including drafting organizational documents, resolutions, consents and other entity management documents
Demonstrated knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, and applicable SEC rules (Reg S-K, Reg S-X, Reg FD)
Familiarity with NYSE listing standards and insider trading compliance programs
Superior drafting skills and strong analytical and risk-assessment instincts
Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for business stakeholders
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment; comfortable interfacing with senior executives and board members

Responsibilities

Take a primary legal role in the preparation and review of the Company’s SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other disclosure documents under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Ensure compliance with SEC and NYSE rules, insider trading policies, and applicable corporate governance requirements
Advise the Board of Directors and senior management on corporate governance matters; assist with preparation of board and committee meeting materials
Administer the Company’s insider trading policy; prepare and manage Section 16 filings and equity incentive plan matters
Support public and private securities offerings, debt financing, and M&A transactions, including due diligence and drafting and negotiating transaction documents
Assist in drafting and reviewing investor relations materials to ensure legal compliance
Prepare corporate documents including minutes, resolutions, and certificates; manage corporate records
Oversee corporate entity management and updates to the Company’s organization chart
Monitor and advise on developments in SEC rules, NYSE listing standards, and corporate governance best practices
Coordinate with outside corporate and securities counsel