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<p><b>Who We Are:</b></p>
<p> New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NFE) is one of the world's leading downstream natural gas-to-power companies with a $10+ billion market cap. We are a publicly traded, global energy infrastructure company, and a recognized leader in accelerating the world's transition to clean energy.</p>
<p> We develop, finance, and operate natural gas facilities, power plants and logistics solutions to rapidly deliver fully integrated, turnkey energy solutions to our customers. Our energy solutions spur economic growth, enhance environmental stewardship, and transform local industries and communities.</p>
<p> Our world-class team has expertise across power, infrastructure, transportation, logistics and LNG, and we have developed a proven track record building and operating liquefaction facilities, onshore and offshore regasification terminals, pipelines, power plants, and innovative LNG delivery solutions.</p>
<p> As part of our efforts to accelerate the transition to clean energy, we have also launched a cutting-edge initiative – which we call Zero – to replace natural gas with green hydrogen so that our energy solutions produce no carbon emissions within next 10 years.</p>
<p> We believe that everyone should have access to affordable, cleaner energy. However, billions of people around the planet still lack this critical element for quality of life and economic growth. We are driven by our vision of a world in which electricity is no longer a luxury good, and we are looking for talented, driven individuals to help us light the world with cleaner, more affordable energy solutions.</p>
<p><b> The Role: </b></p>
<p>We are seeking a <b>Senior Legal Counsel, Latin America Projects</b> to be based in the company's Houston or Miami office locations. We are entrepreneurial, fast- moving, and motivated by a desire to change the way that energy and electricity are delivered around the world. We are looking for a motivated, highly experienced individual with shared beliefs and passion to come and help drive the journey.</p>
<p> As the <b>Senior Legal Counsel,</b> you will be responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to NFEs development, permitting and project execution teams in the Caribbean and Latin America, supporting a portfolio of onshore and offshore LNG liquefaction and receiving terminals, power plants, pipelines and associated infrastructure.</p>
<p><b> What You Will Do:</b></p>
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<li>Provide advice and counsel to development, permitting and project execution teams, supporting onshore and offshore LNG liquefaction and receiving terminals, power plants and pipeline facilities</li>
<li>Draft, negotiate and manage project development agreements, engineering, procurement and construction agreements, gas sales agreements, asset management & O&M agreements, power purchase agreements, offtake & supply agreements, joint operating agreements, joint venture arrangements, and asset purchase and sale agreements</li>
<li>Provide legal support to M&A / structured finance projects and processes.</li>
<li>Draft and negotiate general commercial contracts</li>
<li>Coordinate and manage outside counsel as necessary</li>
<li>Undertake due diligence and reputational risk assessment on new clients</li>
<li>Review notices and prepare responses to government agencies and service providers</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with NFE business, finance, shipping, and operations teams to achieve the best possible outcome for the company</li>
<li>Report regularly to the NFE management team, and relevant committees, to provide updates regarding all material developments and milestones</li>
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<p><b>What You Bring:</b></p>
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<li>Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience, including foundational training at a top-tier law firm specializing in complex Energy/Oil & Gas projects and transactions and/or at a major energy company</li>
<li>Strong educational background and valid admission to a U.S. bar</li>
<li>Fluent Spanish speaker, including the ability to draft and negotiate contracts in Spanish</li>
<li>Experience negotiating contracts with Latin America counterparties such as government entities and/or private parties</li>
<li>Experience representing IOCs, sponsors, developers, or IPPs owning and operating large scale energy assets</li>
<li>Experience negotiating and drafting service agreements related to LNG project development.</li>
<li>Substantive command of the main laws and regulations that apply to U.S. public energy companies operating in international jurisdictions</li>
<li>Practical, commercial, and solution-oriented problem-solving approach</li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to interact confidently and respectfully with peers as well as more junior or senior team members and portfolio company management</li>
<li>Maturity, integrity, humility, and ability to maintain confidences and be discreet</li>
<li>Strong work ethic</li>
<li>Self-motivated and enthusiastic about identifying areas to add value</li>
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<p><b>What we offer</b></p>
<p> As an NFE employee, you'll enjoy unique benefits including a generous vacation policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; a healthcare concierge; free short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; healthy snacks and more.</p>
<p><b> Our commitment to diversity and inclusion</b></p>
<p> New Fortress Energy is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. NFE considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.</p>
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