General Counsel

A rapidly growing, privately held leader in the Texas energy transition is seeking a highly accomplished and strategically minded General Counsel to join the executive leadership team.

Our client is at the forefront of the state's evolution toward a cleaner, more resilient power system. The firm is dedicated to advancing sophisticated, sustainable projects that will shape the future of energy for our region and beyond. Combining operational excellence with pioneering financial and technical solutions to deliver large scale impact.

This is a unique opportunity to own the legal function, report directly to the CEO, and serve as a crucial strategic partner in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Corporate Governance & Compliance: Overseeing all corporate compliance, policy development, and internal controls to mitigate risk and ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Risk Management: Proactively identifying, evaluating, and advising on legal and business risks associated with project lifecycles, operational activities, and emerging market opportunities.
• External Counsel Management: Strategically selecting, managing, and optimizing relationships with outside counsel to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal services.
• Executive Guidance: Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on key strategic decisions, corporate structure, and organizational policy.

Who You Are

• You are a seasoned legal professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience, including significant time spent as in-house counsel or in a senior leadership role advising energy companies.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Texas or eligibility for immediate admission.
• Proven expertise in complex commercial transactions, project finance, regulatory matters, and corporate law.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a business partner, developing creative legal solutions that achieve business goals.

This position offers the chance to make an indelible mark on one of the most critical and fastest-growing sectors of the Texas economy. This role comes with a competitive salary range of $250,000 to $300,000, plus a generous executive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a high-impact role with unparalleled executive visibility.