What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel - Energy & Infrastructure position at King & Sykes?
A private equity backed energy company is hiring a Legal Counsel to support their growing operational, compliance, and regulatory needs. This role will provide direct legal guidance across land, operations, and construction, ensuring the business meets its obligations in a heavily regulated environment. The position is designed for a motivated attorney who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced energy company and who wants to grow into a broader leadership role over time.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Legal Support
- Act as primary legal point of contact for operations and compliance teams, providing timely and practical guidance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), work orders, and customer/service agreements.
- Ensure vendor agreements, safety provisions, indemnity clauses, and insurance requirements align with company risk management goals.
- Manage liability claims, coordinating between internal teams and insurance providers.
- Partner with land and construction teams to address land rights, easements, permitting status, and project timelines.
- Streamline internal and external legal workflows for faster turnaround on high-volume operational agreements.
Regulatory & Permitting Compliance
- Advise on federal and state regulatory obligations, including PHMSA, the Railroad Commission of Texas, and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
- Assist with regulatory filings, permit reviews, and legal components of audits or inspections.
- Support subject matter experts (SMEs) on compliance issues and ensure operational practices meet applicable laws and regulations.
Qualifications
Education
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in Colorado, or eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar.
Experience
- 2–4 years of post-JD legal experience (in-house or with a regulatory agency preferred).
- Strong preference for background in utilities, energy, natural gas (midstream/downstream), or other regulated infrastructure sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to handle compliance, operational, and risk management matters in a regulated industry.
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000
