Sr. Counsel, Corporate

NextDecade • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Counsel, Corporate position advises on public company governance, securities law, finance and capital markets transactions, and general corporate matters. The role works closely with senior management and cross-functional teams, including Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and Human Resources. It also supports the development of corporate policies and programs required for a public company and promotes high ethical standards and compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.

The position operates primarily in a professional office environment, with occasional work within or outside a complex construction environment. It routinely uses standard office equipment. The role is primarily sedentary, while requiring the ability to stand and/or sit continuously for a full shift and to move throughout office or site locations and facilities. The incumbent must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment and meet the listed physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in the United States.
• At least 5 years of legal experience at a law firm or in-house advising public companies.
• Experience advising clients on securities law, SEC reporting, and compliance matters.
• Experience with capital markets and corporate finance transactions.
• Demonstrated project management experience in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong organization, written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and attention-to-detail skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects at once.
• Proactive approach to recognizing needs, anticipating issues, solving problems, and improving processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as needed; lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend, stand on a stool, or climb as necessary.
• Ability to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and move throughout office or site locations and facilities.
• Ability to wear necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
• Upon hire, ability to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form.

Responsibilities

• Support public company governance and securities law compliance, including preparing and filing SEC reports such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Assist with preparing board and committee materials.
• Prepare, review, and advise on Section 16 filings and disclosure requirements.
• Support finance and capital markets transactions, including debt financings, working capital facilities, and derivative transactions.
• Provide legal support to Investor Relations, including reviewing press releases, investor presentations, proxy statements, and other stockholder meeting materials.
• Participate in developing corporate policies and programs required for a public company, including preparing, implementing, and refining forms and processes.
• Promote high ethical standards and advise on compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree