Senior Counsel, Energy Trading & Commercial Contracts

Vistra

Job Location:

Irving, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

Vistra Corp. is a leading Fortune 275 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving Texas providing essential resources for customers commerce and communities. Vistra is the largest competitive residential retail electricity provider in the country operating several retail brands with a presence in national competitive retail markets and the District of Columbia.

This position resides in the Legal team and will report to the Managing Counsel. This position serves as the primary negotiator and drafter of various legal agreements for clients and is responsible for supporting the legal activities related to contracting support.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Advise internal clients on complex legal issues pertaining to deal structure risk allocation and contractual strategy

Identifying key legal and commercial issues and proposing pragmatic business focused solutions particularly with respect to wholesale trading

Draft review and negotiate commercial agreements and other legal documents including but not limited to standard trading agreements (EEI ISDA and NAESB)

Provide guidance for complex energy services and infrastructure development projects including drafting and negotiating complex agreements and transactional documents

Supporting procurement and supplier contracting and negotiation

Negotiate and structure transactions to support business objectives

Coordinating with external counsel where specialist input is required

Supporting broader legal matters as needed in a growing in house function

Education Experience & Skill Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school required.

Active U.S. State Bar license and member in good standing.

Minimum of 8 years legal experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial transactions

Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment

Strong problem-solving abilities

Energy industry experience preferred

Key Metrics

Timely negotiation and drafting of contracts for Company

Ensure compliance across all function of the contracting process

Develop effective partnerships with internal clients to identify and mitigate legal risks while achieving contracting objectives

Timely and accurate updates and reporting to stakeholders and business clients regarding contracting status that may affect business deliverables and projects

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Job Family

Legal/Compliance

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving Texas

Texas

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Required Experience:

Senior IC