Senior Legal Counsel

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) is a global green energy company committed to producing green hydrogen, containing zero carbon, from 100 per cent renewable sources. Green hydrogen is a zero-carbon fuel, that when used produces primarily water. It is a practical and implementable solution that can help revolutionize the way we power our planet: decarbonizing heavy industry and creating jobs globally. FFI is leading the green industrial revolution, developing technology solutions for hard-to-decarbonize industries, while building a global portfolio of renewable energy, green hydrogen and green ammonia projects.

Senior Legal Counsel

Work location: Houston, TX

Roster: Monday to Friday

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high quality, effective legal advice supporting all aspects of the company’s US project development, technology and manufacturing businesses.
• Draft and negotiate complex agreements including:
  • joint development agreements, joint venture agreements, construction contracts, power purchase agreements, offtake agreements, equipment supply agreements, financing agreements, acquisition agreements, land-related agreements, confidentiality agreements, memorandums of understanding and term sheets;
  • research agreements, co-development agreements and licensing agreements; and/or
  • manufacturing agreements.
• Provide clients and project-management teams with ongoing, project-related advice and counsel on legal concepts, contract terms, corporate policies and claims.
• Advise clients on risk profiles of negotiated contracts.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts (e.g., Development, Technology, Finance, Compliance, etc.) and ensure compliance with company policies and preferences in connection with agreements and matters.
• Maintain corporate records and provide support for compliance with contractual obligations and applicable law.
• Coach and mentor junior level staff.
• Provide general corporate and commercial legal advice.
• Assist in day-to-day resolution of legal issues as they arise.
• Work with and effectively manage external counsel.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motived, disciplined, and able to work independently, with minimal supervision, but work collaboratively as needed.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and handle a variety of projects, manage competing priorities, and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and written and oral communication skills.
• Team player who works effectively with others at all levels and in all disciplines.
• Ability to take a commercial, practical solution approach to the provision of legal advice, appropriately balancing risk and employing sound judgment.
• Adaptability with company growth and evolution.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Juris Doctorate and member of a bar in good standing in at least one U.S. state, preferably New York or Texas. 
• 7-10 years of experience in project development, either in-house or at a major law firm.
• Strong preference for experience advising new energy or energy companies.
• M&A, technology and/or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience managing outside counsel preferred.
• Moderate travel (<20%).

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organization and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified

We only accept applications via our official website at https://ffi.com.au/careers/ or https://www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue/browse-jobs. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.