Senior Counsel - Right of Way

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy.  We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. 

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. 

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization, as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary\:

Provides complex professional legal work providing counsel and legal support to the Company’s Right of Way, Engineering, Operations, and Encroachment Departments in both capital projects and daily operational support.    This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel of Right of Way and will also work closely with all departments as needed.  Employees at this level must be high performers who can manage a large volume of work and issues while assuming direct accountability for the work product.

Position Information\:

Legal support related to the transactions, litigation, and claims handling related to the acquisition of real property (including, but not limited to, easements and fee purchases with or without the use of eminent domain), interpretation of real property rights, governmental real property related permits for midstream energy assets including pipelines and related facilities.

• Experience with drafting and negotiating pipeline easements and permits is required. .

• Experience in handling crossing or encroachment agreements and resolving crossing or encroachment issues is required. 

• Experience in communicating and resolving real property damage claims, and nuisance claims.

• Experience in managing and attending depositions, hearings, trials, and other required legal proceedings.

• Experience in responding to discovery requests.

• Experience in managing outside counsel as necessary.

• Provide Legal support with litigation and condemnation including engagements, discovery requests, litigation holds, depositions, affidavits, board consents, and other duties as required by the Company.

• Required Skills (External)

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy.  We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. 

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. 

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization, as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary\:

Provides complex professional legal work providing counsel and legal support to the Company’s Right of Way, Engineering, Operations, and Encroachment Departments in both capital projects and daily operational support.    This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel of Right of Way and will also work closely with all departments as needed.  Employees at this level must be high performers who can manage a large volume of work and issues while assuming direct accountability for the work product.

Position Information\:

Legal support related to the transactions, litigation, and claims handling related to the acquisition of real property (including, but not limited to, easements and fee purchases with or without the use of eminent domain), interpretation of real property rights, governmental real property related permits for midstream energy assets including pipelines and related facilities.

• Experience with drafting and negotiating pipeline easements and permits is required. .

• Experience in handling crossing or encroachment agreements and resolving crossing or encroachment issues is required. 

• Experience in communicating and resolving real property damage claims, and nuisance claims.

• Experience in managing and attending depositions, hearings, trials, and other required legal proceedings.

• Experience in responding to discovery requests.

• Experience in managing outside counsel as necessary.

• Provide Legal support with litigation and condemnation including engagements, discovery requests, litigation holds, depositions, affidavits, board consents, and other duties as required by the Company.

• Required Skills (External)

Minimum Education and Experience\:

• Education\: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Experience\: 6+ years’ experience in governmental and administrative law, civil procedure, real estate law, or related.  Previous in-house experience with mid-stream real property rights is preferred.

• Licenses and Certifications\: Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas is preferred.

     Qualifications\:

• Experience working in a Fortune 500 legal department preferred.

• Excellent drafting skills with real property instruments; demonstrated experience with complicated transactions as it relates to real property.

• Team-player with the ability to work well with business teams and get along with a variety of people; enjoys interfacing with internal and external clients and can adapt with an ever changing corporate environment to maintain a high level of service to business units

• Adaptability and ability to work on a wide range of matters that arise on a day-to-day basis.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing deadlines and priorities.

• Displays a commitment to integrity, professionalism and a sense of humor.

• Displays a good sense of judgment and knows when to ask questions.

• Provides pragmatic legal advice that reflects an understanding of the business and its key drivers.

Minimum Education and Experience\:

• Education\: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Experience\: 6+ years’ experience in governmental and administrative law, civil procedure, real estate law, or related.  Previous in-house experience with mid-stream real property rights is preferred.

• Licenses and Certifications\: Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas is preferred.

     Qualifications\:

• Experience working in a Fortune 500 legal department preferred.

• Excellent drafting skills with real property instruments; demonstrated experience with complicated transactions as it relates to real property.

• Team-player with the ability to work well with business teams and get along with a variety of people; enjoys interfacing with internal and external clients and can adapt with an ever changing corporate environment to maintain a high level of service to business units

• Adaptability and ability to work on a wide range of matters that arise on a day-to-day basis.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing deadlines and priorities.

• Displays a commitment to integrity, professionalism and a sense of humor.

• Displays a good sense of judgment and knows when to ask questions.

• Provides pragmatic legal advice that reflects an understanding of the business and its key drivers.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER\: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.