Associate General Counsel- ENGIE Energy Marketing NA, Inc.

What You Can Expect

As the Associate General Counsel in Houston, Texas you will be responsible for being a subject-matter expert in the wholesale energy trading business who will expand the legal capabilities of ENGIE’s Global Energy Management & Sales (“GEM”) business platform.

Every day, you will report to the Vice President & General Counsel collaborating closely with the business team to play a pivotal role in achieving ambitious commercial goals while identifying and mitigating risks. You will also, draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements from master agreements for energy commodities to long-term renewable power purchase agreements.

What You’ll Bring

• You must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• You must be licensed to practice law in at least one state in the United States (preferably Texas or New York)
• A minimum of ten (10) years of combined legal experience in the United States with a law firm or major corporate legal department; practice with a top-tier firm and combination of outside counsel and prior in-house experience is beneficial to the success of this role
• Deep expertise in wholesale energy markets with strong communication skills is needed to perform this role
• Ability to analyze complex business situations, taking into account business drivers, to develop risk mitigation recommendations in a commercially minded manner
• Able to clearly explain risks, advise on both commercial and associated legal consequences and exercise sound judgement on difficult issues
• Ability to build and manage relationships and work in a fast-paced energy trading environment

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy; explain any work outside of the typical policy 
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing 
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 

Compensation

Salary Range: $190,000 – $292,100 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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