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Kansas Action for Children, Inc

Senior Counsel - Commercial/Permitting

Kansas Action for Children, Inc, Leawood, Kansas, United States,


At Tallgrass Management, LLC in Leawood, Kansas, United StatesJob Description

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years.We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Counsel within our Legal Team based in Lakewood, CO, Leawood, KS, or Houston, TX. This individual will provide land and environmental permitting support as well as commercial transactional support for a diverse range of midstream assets including oil, gas, decarbonization and other energy transition assets, as well as commodity trading businesses.The Senior Counsel will report to the Vice President-Associate General Counsel and Chief FERC Compliance Officer. This role within Tallgrass will operate in a high-performing, fast-paced, and multi-disciplinary setting.The ideal candidate should be able to:Draft and negotiate commercial contracts in support of midstream assets, e.g., precedent agreements, transportation services agreements, storage agreements, power purchase agreements, MOU/LOI, and confidentiality agreements.Draft and negotiate commodity purchase agreements, e.g., NAESB, ISDA, and carbon offset agreements.Support land and environmental permitting efforts for midstream projects, e.g., experience with county land use permits, BLM right-of-way grants.Advise the commercial team on legal implications, risks, and opportunities associated with various commercial structures under consideration and support the commercial team in achieving commercial objectives consistent with legal risks and implications.Engage on projects nationwide across multiple industry sectors.Provide strategic and drafting advice concerning indemnity provisions and insurance requirements in a variety of contracts.Communicate effectively, and on a timely basis, with technical consultants, community partners, senior management, and co-workers.Demonstrate a willingness to learn new areas to develop a career within Tallgrass.Attend and participate in staff meetings, other internal meetings, and meetings with customers, investors, partners, and other third parties as requested.Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.What We Offer:Compensation: Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. In addition to the base pay, this position is eligible to participate in our highly competitive annual incentive bonus and long-term incentive program. The pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.Bonus Potential: An attractive incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level (LTIP), and individual performance.6% 401k company match, with an additional Company 401k contribution up to 4% based on the Company's financial performance.Benefits Overview: The goal of Tallgrass's Total Rewards Program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:Paid time off including vacation days, holidays (8, +2 discretionary holidays)Parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parentsInfertility coverageHealthcare coverage (health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision, and life insurance plans to cover you and your family.Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement.Recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values.Required Qualifications:Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials.Preferred five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant legal experience supporting midstream business with a leading law firm or within the industry.Communicate effectively, and on a timely basis, with regulators, technical consultants, community partners, senior management, and co-workers.Work independently, while also thriving in a team-based environment; know when to seek assistance.Experience managing budgets.Rigorous professional ethics.Large law firm experience a plus.Adapting quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment to successfully multi-task and manage deadlines to proactively complete transactions.Taking the initiative by being action-oriented, immediately responsive to your client, and seeking opportunities for personal improvement.For full info follow application link.

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