Sr Attorney

NextEra Energy • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

NextEra Energy Marketing is one of the nation’s leading electricity and natural gas marketers, and a key player in the energy markets in the United States and Canada. As a part of NextEra Energy Resources, we specialize in innovative energy strategies that maximize market value for our customers and stakeholders. Our team is skilled in market analysis, trading, risk management and delivering tailored customer solutions across North America. If you are a strategic thinker eager to make a significant impact in the fast-paced energy industry, join our team today.

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced attorney to support the trading and origination group within NextEra Energy’s General Counsel Business Unit. This role will dedicate 100% of its time to supporting NextEra Energy Marketing’s
wholesale and retail
natural gas trading and origination business.

While NextEra Energy is headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, this position will be based in NextEra Energy Marketing’s Houston, Texas office.

This position involves
a high level
of responsibility and frequent interaction with company management. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts for sophisticated commercial transactions, with a primary focus on wholesale and retail natural gas transactions, as well as complex structured financial transactions. The successful candidate will have experience with structured physical and financial fuel and power transactions, renewable energy transactions, and trading agreements, including ISDA, NAESB, and bespoke commodity agreements.

Applicants should have a strong academic background and a minimum of five years of experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or financial institution.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience as a commercial attorney at a leading energy company, law firm, or financial institution
• Strong preference for candidates with significant energy transactional experience; ideal candidates will have experience with natural gas transactions, asset management agreements, and pipeline transportation and storage agreements
• Experience with mass market and retail transactions
• Familiarity with FERC and applicable state regulations governing wholesale and retail natural gas transactions
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating physical and financial commodity contracts, including originated and structured fuel transactions
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating ISDA and NAESB master agreements
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients at all levels of the organization, including senior management, and to serve as a trusted business advisor
• Sound judgment and the ability to work independently and efficiently under time pressures and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic; proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic approach; and a high level of business and personal integrity
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
• Member in Good Standing of State Bar
• High School Grad / GED
• Juris Doctorate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience:5+ years

Nice To Haves

• None

Responsibilities

• Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
• Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
• Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
• Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees