Assistant General Counsel

Job Description We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Assistant General Counsel within our Legal Team based in Leawood, KS or Houston, TX.This individual will provide land and permitting support for a diverse range of midstream assets including oil, gas, decarbonization and other energy transition assets.

The Assistant General Counsel will report to the Vice President-Associate General Counsel and Chief FERC Compliance Officer. This role within Tallgrass will operate in a high-performing, fast-paced, and multi-disciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate should be able to:

• Negotiate all types of land use agreements, e.g., easements, surface use agreements, leases, and fee-simple purchases for large linear pipeline projects
• Support federal, state, and local permitting efforts associated with major projects, including but not limited to, working the BLM and other federal agencies for right of way grants, obtaining state and county land use rights, etc.
• Provide legal support for eminent domain and pre-emption matters
• Support the environmental group on NEPA process for federal right-of-way
• Experience working on tribal matters a plus.
• Engage on projects nationwide across multiple industry sectors.
• Communicate effectively, and on a timely basis, with technical consultants, community partners, senior management, and co-workers.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new areas to develop a career within Tallgrass.
• Other special projects or duties as identified and defined.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, other internal meetings, and meetings with customers, investors, partners, and other third parties as requested.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

Qualifications

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Able to work independently and quickly, self-starter, successfully perform multiple tasks and balance competing demanding deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to listen carefully.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency with relevant legal research tools.
• Able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials
• Preferred eleven (11) years of relevant legal experience supporting midstream business with a leading law firm or within the industry
• Communicate effectively, and on a timely basis, with regulators, technical consultants, community partners, senior management, and co-workers.
• Work independently, while also thriving in a team-based environment; know when to seek assistance.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Rigorous professional ethics.
• In-house experience a plus.
• Adapting quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment to successfully multi-task and manage deadlines to proactively complete transactions.
• Taking the initiative by being action-oriented, immediately responsive to your client, and seeking opportunities for personal improvement.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

• Must be licensed to practice law in the U.S. and either licensed or eligible to waive into the local bar.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers (for travel).

Physical Demands

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Top 25% of graduating class preferred.

Other Responsibilities

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado’s Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees’ physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

CO & NV currently — Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass’s request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.