Cheniere is seeking an experienced finance attorney to be a key member of the
Finance Legal section of its legal department. The Senior Counsel will work as
a core member of the team that provides legal support to the Finance and
Treasury organization which is responsible for bank and capital markets
financing, insurance, and strategic transactions. The Senior Counsel will
provide legal advice in connection with the structuring, negotiation,
execution and administration of these transactions and regular operations. The
Senior Counsel will be expected to deliver timely and quality legal services
with minimal supervision; manage outside legal resources effectively and
develop strong relationships in a hard-working, fast-moving, and ever-changing
business environment. The Senior Counsel will be forward-thinking and front-
facing to internal clients and commercial counterparties and will be involved
in a significant amount of “deal flow”.
**KNOWLEDGE**
The Senior Counsel will have experience in a large, sophisticated law firm,
in-house legal department, or government agency with demonstrated experience
and understanding of complex project finance, capital markets, trade finance,
and/or other secured/unsecured finance transactions.
**RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
* Draft, review, negotiate and interpret a variety of finance and other commercial agreements, including, but not limited to offering documents, commitment papers, common terms agreements, credit agreements, security agreements, letters of credit, guarantees, accounts agreements, engagement letters, term sheets, and insurance agreements.
* Provide project management leadership ensuring projects are executed timely and consistent with business objectives, while effectively balancing priorities of various internal and external stakeholders.
* Coordinate and collaborate across various departments as necessary in connection with projects, including, but not limited to tax, accounting, compliance, finance, real estate, regulatory, EHS, and corporate secretary.
* Develop, implement, and maintain training and compliance materials associated with finance transactions.
* Coordinate due diligence, compliance, and know-your-customer (KYC) activities associated with finance transactions.
* Handle corporate governance and compliance, such as preparing resolutions, bylaws, articles, and other materials for board of directors’ meetings.
* Support commercial initiatives and manage outside counsel as appropriate and manage other day-to-day projects as necessary.
* Be available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity.
* The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
**QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)**
* **_Education_** **:** Bachelor’s and JD degree with strong academic credentials.
* **_Experience:_** **Five plus (5+)** years of legal experience of legal experience with a focus on complex structured finance/project finance transactions. Law firm, In-house legal department, or governmental agency will be strongly considered. LNG, O&G, Energy, and/or extractives experience will be strongly considered.
* **_Skills/Competencies:_**
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization, including senior management.
* Sound judgment with ability to think critically, solve problems, exercise excellent judgment, and manage multiple time-sensitive matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
* Exceptional oral and written communication and legal research skills.
* Highly organized and detail oriented.
* Well-grounded, preferring to work in a collegial and team environment.
* Strong business acumen coupled with exceptional analytical skills.
* Ability to work with and manage outside counsel effectively.
* Self-starter.
* Impeccable ethics.
* Ability to manage autonomously multiple matters and work streams and take initiative as opportunity presents.
* Strong follow-through and ability to consistently meet deadlines.
**DIRECT REPORTS**
Not applicable
**FREEDOM TO ACT**
Operates independently within approved guidelines, and with minimum
supervision; delivers pertinent information in a timely manner to superiors
and to management.
**WORK CONDITIONS**
* Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is often dependent on input from others.
* Business requirements may frequently necessitate that work be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends.
* Business requirements may include periodic travel.
* Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.
**ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS**
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions
of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to
physical, mental, or emotional disability.
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions
are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin,
citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This
includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or
religious beliefs and practices.