Assistant General Counsel

Position Description

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products.

This Assistant General Counsel position is for an attorney who will be responsible for regulatory matters and business transactions associated with Kinder Morgan’s Natural Gas Group. Successful candidates should have extensive experience with regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including certificate, rate and tariff matters, and general business transactions affecting interstate natural gas pipelines.

The core responsibilities of this position will include providing day-to-day legal advice, counsel, and services to the regulatory, commercial, and business development teams working on Kinder Morgan’s extensive interstate natural gas pipeline systems. This position will require a motived self-starter with strong skills in FERC regulatory matters, as well as negotiating, drafting, and implementing long-term transportation and storage agreements, precedent agreements, regulatory pleadings, and other commercial agreements. The position will require excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with attorneys and colleagues working in other Kinder Morgan office locations and business segments.

Position Requirements

We are seeking a candidate that possesses at least 7 years of legal experience with a reputable law firm, in-house with an energy company, or a combination between the two. The candidate should be adept at administrative law and understanding how Kinder Morgan’s pervasively regulated businesses are impacted by various federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.

We require a team player who is flexible and willing to do what it takes to support effective operation of Kinder Morgan’s extensive natural gas operations. Candidates must be nimble, responsive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment throughout all levels of the organization.

This position requires 10% to 20% travel. A relocation package can be negotiated for qualified candidates. The location preference is Birmingham Alabama but we will consider well qualified candidates in Houston as well.

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