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Lead Legal Counsel

Houston, TX, USA

141 Days ago

Job Description


Contexte et environnement

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a fast-moving, highly competitive global trading environment where your legal insights directly influence business outcomes.
  • Collaborate with a diverse, international team of industry leaders.
  • Gain deep exposure to volatile energy markets and cutting-edge trading strategies.
  • Enjoy a responsive, agile culture that values initiative, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.


What We Offer

From day one, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Generous PTO and parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match + pension plan
  • HSA with company contributions
  • Education assistance and fitness subsidy
  • Commuter benefits or paid parking

Activit?s

TotalEnergiesAtlantic Trading & Marketing, Inc. is looking for a sharp, agile, and business-minded Lead Legal Counsel to join our high-performing legal team supporting our global crude oil and refined products trading operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where autonomy, responsiveness, and customer orientation are key to success - this is your opportunity to make a global impact. The position reports to ATMI President & CEO, with functional reporting to Trading & Shipping Vice President Legal.


What You'll Do

As Lead Legal Counsel, you'll be at the heart of our trading and business development activities in the Americas, providing strategic legal guidance that drives commercial success. You will:

  • Advise senior leadership, traders, and developers on legal and regulatory matters across crude oil, refined products, and midstream operations.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements in support of trading and infrastructure initiatives.
  • Ensure legal integrity of trade execution, including compliance with U.S. regulations such as the Jones Act.
  • Lead legal strategy for pre-litigation and dispute resolution.
  • Structure and negotiate new ventures, structured finance, and project development deals.
  • Oversee corporate governance across TotalEnergies Atlantic Trading & Marketing, Inc.

Profil du candidat

What Sets You Apart

  • J.D. degree with 8+ years of legal experience in the oil & gas sector.
  • Deep understanding of trading contracts, logistics, shipping, and risk management.
  • Expertise in U.S. commodities regulations, maritime law, and corporate governance.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and deliver timely, actionable legal solutions in a dynamic trading environment.
  • Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.


Ready to Lead?

If you're a proactive legal professional who thrives in a high-energy, autonomous role and wants to shape the future of global energy trading - we want to hear from you.

Apply now and power your career with TotalEnergies.


Informations suppl?mentaires

TotalEnergies valorise la diversit?, promeut le d?veloppement individuel et offre des opportunit?s d'emploi ?gales ? tous les candidats.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Compliance/Regulatory, Energy, Oil & Gas

Designation

Counsel

Key Skills Required

AutonomyBusiness DevelopmentLogisticsBusiness Development ActivitiesCollaborationCommunicationComplianceComprehensiveCorporate GovernanceCustomer OrientationDevelopmentDispute ResolutionFinanceGovernanceGuidanceInfluenceInfrastructureInitiativeInnovationLeadershipLitigationManagementMarketingOrientationProactiveProject DevelopmentProven AbilityReportingResponsivenessRisk ManagementShippingStrategyStructured FinanceTradingTrading OperationsInternational

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 8 - 9 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: TotalEnergies

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: N/A

Location

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